During the judging of Westfield Parish Council’s Front Garden

competition the judge’s eye was taken by a vision on the front wall of CFH Docmail on Cobblers Way, Westfield.

The company has installed a ‘living wall’, which is attached to the outside front wall of their office building.

Rupert Horsey, Horticulture Lecturer at Bath College, said: “This is a fantastic addition to the area. The plants and the design work exceptionally well, providing colour and interest, as well as increased biodiversity and all the benefits to the building that the wall provides; from insulation to sound deadening.

Everyone I have spoken to about it absolutely loves it.”

Cllr Geoff Fuller, Chair of Westfield Parish Council, said: “It is a pleasure to recognise the efforts of a thriving local company in its work to increase the biodiversity of the area, to think about its consideration of the environment, and to provide a pleasing view to all those that pass by.

“CFH Docmail, based in the centre of Westfield, is an

important part of the Westfield community and the outward appearance of their office is a talking point among many who see it.

“We are happy to bring this to the attention of all those who live and work in the area, and present this certificate to say thank you.”

The certificate was presented to Adam Harwood, Managing Director, Westfield, who said: “CFH Docmail Ltd is very pleased to receive this award of recognition for our living wall.

“The wall acts a symbol of our environmental values and how we are committed to improving not only our own working environment, but also the environment of the wider community.”