Rewilding haven or eyesore? Thousands of overgrown parks are dividing Britain

Rewilding haven or eyesore? Thousands of overgrown parks are dividing Britain

It’s a muggy August afternoon that would be perfect to spend in the park.At first glance, though, Waulud’s Bank, in north Luton, does not seem very inviting. The grass is long and unruly, and is buzzing with insects.But this is exactly what the local council wants. The land, which is overshadowed by three blue high-rise blocks, is one of the many areas the authority has stopped regularly mowing in recent years to promote more biodiversity.And Lu…