OVER 2,200 PARKS AWARDED

It has been announced that 2,227 parks and green spaces have achieved the Green Flag Award this year.

Congratulating this year’s winners, Keep Britain Tidy chief executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, said, “Prioritising parks and green spaces is vital for our future, so we are delighted to see that 2,227 sites have met the standards required for a Green Flag Award, reflecting the tireless work of those tasked with looking after these important national assets."

Allison continued, “We know beyond doubt that our local environment contributes to the wellbeing of individuals and communities, with our parks and green spaces recognised as areas where people can come together and be active. Research shows that time spent in green spaces can positively affect mental and physical health, quality of life and a sense of wellbeing.  

“We believe the standards expected in the Green Flag Award should be a minimum for every park, and it is our ambition that by 2030 we increase the number of sites achieving Green Flag Award status even further so that people across the world, wherever they live, can access and enjoy safe, high-quality green space.” 

TurfPro editor Laurence Gale, added, "As a Green Flag Award judge, I am delighted to hear that a significant number of parks and green spaces have been awarded the Green Flag status this year.

"I believe strongly that our amenity areas are vital for everyone's well-being -  and as such they must be supported with the budgets they require."