Green Flags for parks and gardens in Borough of Scarborough
Keep Britain Tidy has revealed its Green Flags today
Four parks and gardens in the borough of Scarborough have received awards which recognises they are some of the highest quality parks in the country.
Green Flags have been handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to Falsgrave Park, Glen and Crescent Gardens, Pannett Park and Peasholm Park.
Pannett Park also received a Green Heritage Accreditation.
Across Yorkshire and the Humber, there was a record number of awards handed out with 83 , which is the biggest number since the scheme began 26 years ago.
Commenting on the announcement of this year’s winners, Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “Parks are an essential part of our green infrastructure, playing a key role in our environmental sustainability.
“They are the beating heart of a community, providing countless benefits to people and wildlife.
“Importantly, they provide a green haven for everybody to enjoy, regardless of their age, social status, or ability to pay for access. It’s clear from our research that for quality green spaces to meaningfully contribute to our health and wellbeing, they must be universally accessible and fit for purpose.
“The Green Flag Award is a vital component in ensuring the continuing quality of our parks and green spaces, making sure they are managed to the highest standards and are safe and accessible.
“The news that a record number have achieved the Green Flag Award standard is testament to the hard work of the heroes tasked with looking after these national assets.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.