A new art project celebrating local memories will be created at King’s Sutton railway station.

The project, launched by Chiltern Railways, aims to enhance the station environment and foster a greater sense of pride in the village.

It is one of 11 projects being supported through the railway operator's £150,000 Community Investment Fund this year.

The projects focus on biodiversity, wellbeing, strengthening links between local communities and the railway, improving station environments and creating opportunities for people to develop new skills.

A new gallery will be created at King's Sutton station to celebrate local memories and enhance the station environment.

placeholder image — A new gallery will be created at King's Sutton station to celebrate local memories and enhance the station environment.

Projects receiving funding include wayfinding and placemaking initiatives, station greening and biodiversity improvements, community storytelling projects and public art programmes.

Michael Stewart, customer and commercial strategy director at Chiltern Railways, said: “This year's Community Investment Fund is supporting a diverse range of projects that will strengthen connections between the railway and the communities we serve, helping people make the most of the places and opportunities our network links together.

“From community art and biodiversity initiatives to youth development programmes, each project has been designed and led by local organisations with a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of their communities.

“We are proud to support their work and look forward to seeing the lasting positive impact these initiatives will deliver across our network.”

The gallery at King's Sutton station is expected to be completed by the end of March 2027.

The Community Investment Fund forms part of Chiltern Railways' commitment to supporting projects that strengthen links between the railway and the communities it serves while delivering lasting social value.