Weymouth’s Parks and Gardens to proudly fly Four Green Flags
Weymouth Town Council is delighted to announce that four of its greenspaces will raise the prestigious Green Flag Award, after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
The Nothe Gardens will by flying the Green Flag for the first time, while Greenhill Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and Gardens have retained the award for another year running. The news comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
The gardens are four of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year – a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the Greenspaces Team and volunteers who care for the greenspaces, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard for visitors and residents to enjoy.
The Mayor of Weymouth has welcomed the news, and praised the hard work, dedication and effort of the Council’s team of skilled gardeners, who take such pride in maintaining each park and garden, ensuring residents and visitors can admire the beautiful planting schemes and enjoy some magnificent views.
The Friends of Greenhill Gardens, the Friends of the Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle, and the Friends of Radipole Park and Gardens were also thanked for all their efforts in keeping these spaces thriving, offering a great mix of events and entertainment for people to enjoy.
Cllr David Harris, Mayor of Weymouth said: “It is wonderful to see that the Nothe Gardens will now join Greenhill Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and Gardens in being awarded the Green Flag. This is such a fantastic achievement, and testament to the efforts of our highly skilled gardeners and dedicated members of the Friends’ Groups, whose hard work behind the scenes have played a huge role in securing four Green Flags.
“I would highly recommend paying a visit to each of our greenspaces, where you can really admire and enjoy the flower beds and planting schemes, which come into their own at this time of year.”
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming.
“With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life.
“Weymouth Town Council have shown what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard.
“Congratulations to everyone involved.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
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Pictured left – right: Greenhill Gardens, The Nothe Gardens, Sandsfoot Gardens and Radipole Park and Gardens
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The Green Flag Award Scheme (https://www.greenflagaward.org/) is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, their campaigns and programmes visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.
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