Kett's Cave Park has had a makeover thanks to the hard work of a tireless community group.

The green space has been plagued by flytipping, drug use and drinking in recent years.

So the Pockthorpe Community Group set to work to clean the space up.

But they ran into trouble when 100 metres of old metal fencing with concrete posts was discovered. The tangled mess was impossible to remove by hand.

Anthony Moore, secretary of the group, said: “We’ve had a lot of problems with the Kett's Cave as it’s been used mostly for drinking and drug taking.

“We have removed so many syringes from the area and we are just aiming to take it back so that it can be a real community hub.

Norwich Evening News: The Pockthorpe Community Group have been working tirelessly to clear litter and overgrown weeds from the area to reclaim the space as a community hub.The Pockthorpe Community Group have been working tirelessly to clear litter and overgrown weeds from the area to reclaim the space as a community hub. (Image: The Pockthorpe Community Group)

“The fences served no purpose and they were really dangerous.”

But now thanks to help for housing firm Hill - which developed nearby St James Quay - the fence has gone.

“We told them about our problem and sure enough, Hill agreed to help," Mr Moore added.

“We want to highlight the responsible developers who are willing to help the local community.

“In this case Hill really have done an amazing thing, they have done a tremendous amount of work this week in digging up and removing the 100 metres of wire fence and the posts.”

The team plan to create an area for wildlife to thrive with a wild flower meadow, seating areas and a community orchid.

Norwich Evening News: Hill Developers were able to remove all 100 metres of the historical fencing and the concrete posts that held them in place.Hill Developers were able to remove all 100 metres of the historical fencing and the concrete posts that held them in place. (Image: The Pockthorpe Community Group)

Jon Thistlethwaite, regional director at Hill Group said: “We were delighted to help the Pockthorpe Community Group remove some metal railings at Kett’s Cave Park to help create a green open space for all the community to enjoy.

“The park is adjacent to our residential development at St James Quay and this opportunity provided a great chance for our site team to help in the local community.”

Councillor Adam Giles said: “We are grateful to the developers of the former Jarrolds site for the investment in our local community by further enhancing access to Kett's Cave as a green space people can enjoy.

"The City Council is more than happy to work with partner organisations to improve our vitally important open spaces.”