A swirl-shaped mural made from plants and packed with features to encourage bugs and birds is destined for the side of Swale council’s headquarters in East Street, Sittingbourne.

The “living” piece of art has been designed by artist Andy Ennock after people were invited to share ideas.

When finished, it will include a bird feeder, wooden insect houses and planters made from pallets and hanging baskets of vegetables and herbs.

A wooden frame has been made from recycled materials at the town’s Eco Shed, which supports disadvantaged people with training for work.

It has been painted by volunteers from Swale School’s Project and Kent Wildlife Trust and is due to be fixed to the wall at Swale House this Wednesday.

Once it has matured, volunteers will be needed to help with watering, weeding and maintenance, harvest vegetables and renew planting.

Known as the Eco Vertical Grow Wild Living Mural Project, it is being run by the Skillnet Group in partnership with Kew Gardens, with funding from the Big Lottery.