A new project aimed at saving the bees is being launched on the outskirts of Ipswich. 

Rushmere St Andrew Parish Council is behind the bee cafe - the first phase of which places two planters designed to fill pollen gaps in urban areas.

The planters will contain a variety of bee-friendly plants that will provide the insects with food and water.

They are designed to attract and sustain local bee populations and will be placed on a grass verge opposite the Baptist Church on The Street in Rushmere.  

The planters will be placed opposite the Baptist Church.The planters will be placed opposite the Baptist Church. (Image: Google Maps)

A spokesperson for the parish council said: "This initiative aims to create welcoming environments for bees and other pollinators by planting flowers and plants that provide essential nectar and pollen."

This is a part of the council's initiative to enhance biodiversity and contribute to the health of the local ecosystem.

Cllr Dan helped fund the project.Cllr Dan Clery helped fund the project. (Image: East Suffolk Council)

East Suffolk Cllr Dan Clery, who represents the area, helped fund the project by allocating some of his Enabling Communities Budget.

This is a £7,500 budget given to each councillor by East Suffolk Council, to spend on community projects or to develop new projects in their ward.

Additionally, Rushmere St. Andrew Women's Institute has also contributed to this project - as a mark to celebrate their 60th anniversary. 

The institute has a longstanding tradition of community service and environmental stewardship within the parish.

The planters will provide the bees with food and water.The planters will provide the bees with food and water. (Image: PA)

A parish council spokesperson said: "The parish council is thrilled to collaborate with local organisations and community members in this endeavour.

"The bee cafes are not just about planting flowers; they symbolize the community's commitment to preserving and nurturing the natural environment for future generations."

This is a part of the Norfolk-Suffolk B-Lines project which aims to roll out wildflower-rich meadow and grassland creation in the East of England. 

A similar project was seen in March when Woodbridge Town Council funded the installation of 10 planters, made with the help of the Ipswich Community Shed group.