Two Weymouth parks retain Green Flag status
The accreditation from Keep Britain Tidy denotes a clean and well attended space
Two of Weymouth's parks have achieved Green Flag status for another year.
Both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens, which are maintained by Weymouth Town Council, have retained the award for another year.
Green Flags are given out to public spaces that are deemed well looked after and clean for the community to use, as a mark of quality.
The Town Council says it's 'testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for these green spaces'.
Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd MBE said:
“I would like to congratulate everyone involved in both gardens in achieving a Green Flag Award.
“Greenhill and Sandsfoot are both a vital green space for the community in Weymouth bringing people together and providing opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles. The staff and volunteers do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award, and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”
Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Kate Wheller, added:
“I’m absolutely delighted that both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens have been awarded Green Flag status for another year running. They are beautiful places to visit with amazing viewpoints across Weymouth Bay and The Nothe Fort.
“Congratulations to the team at Weymouth Town Council, especially the greenspaces team for all the hard work they put in everyday to make both gardens such lovely places to be.”
Meanwhile, the clockhouse at Greenhill is currently undergoing a refurbishment.
The replacement structure will allow us to see the workings of the clock, with help and funding from the Friends of Greenhill Gardens.