Works to turn a forgotten Lindley cemetery into a bright and attractive remembrance garden are well underway.Zion Graveyard, between Holy Bank Road and Zion Close in Lindley, was once a functioning burial plot.  But at some point in the past the gravestones were moved to the side of the land and the space became a thoroughfare for local people heading to the local school and shops.

Local councillors felt that there was a need to improve the area, both for local people – making it nicer and easier to get across during the winter – but also for those interred there who they felt deserved a dignified resting place. This lead to £6750 project being funded via Huddersfield North Area Committee.

I am delighted that this is work is now underway and the final design taking shape. It will really improve the appearance of the area and make it more pleasant for local people.  It will also be a more fitting place considering its history.  On that note, I would like to urge people who walk their dogs in the area to be responsible and clean up appropriately after their dogs.  This is a graveyard and people should be respectful of that.