Hayes & Harlington Gazette

We’ve got the best park life – it’s official

HILLINGDON SCOOPS HIGHEST NUMBER OF GREEN FLAGS FOR ITS OUTDOOR SPACES

- By MARTIN ELVERY martin.elvery@reachplc Local Democracy Reporter

Hillingdon Council has been awarded more Green Flags for its top-quality parks and green spaces than any other council in the UK - for the sixth successive year.

London’s second largest borough has once again topped the list with a grand total of 50 Green Flags for its parks, 49 of which are maintained by the council.

Nottingham was awarded second place with a total of 40 Green Flags and in London, Southwark came second place to Hillingdon with 27 Green Flags.

The Green Flag Award is the benchmark national standard for publicly accessible parks, and recognises and rewards well managed green spaces.

Councillor Jonathan Bianco, Hillingdon Council’ s cabinet member for finance, property and business services, said: “After winning a gold medal at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show a little over a week ago, we’re delighted to receive yet another commendati­on for our parks and green spaces in Hillingdon.

“Green Flags are the highest honour a park can receive and they require a great deal of time and hard work to achieve.

Hillingdon Council has been awarded more Green Flags for its topquality parks and green spaces than any other council in the UK

It’s park space like this that makes the Hillingdon council area a great place to live

“We have more than 200 green spaces across the borough and I would like to thank all the community groups, volunteers and council staff who continue to keep our borough looking so welcoming and attractive.”

Hillingdon Council has been awarded more Green Flags for its topquality parks and green spaces than any other council in the UK

To be awarded a Green Flag, parks and green spaces must meet stringent criteria, proving themselves to be welcoming, community-orientated, friendly to the environmen­t, well managed and clean.

The total number of flags in the borough increased by two this year, with Connaught Recreation Ground in Uxbridge and Eastcote War Memorial in Ruislip officially achieving Green Flag status on Monday, July 16.

The Green Flag awards are judged by a group of environmen­tal charities, including Keep Britain Tidy.

For informatio­n on the awards and a full list of outdoor spaces in the borough, visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ greenspace­s

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A weasel enjoys the sun at Cranford Country Park Ruislip Lido
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Blue skies over the stables at Cranford Park
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Barra Hall Park, West Drayton
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Relaxing in Fassnidge Park

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