As part of the government's drive to improve the standards of management and maintenance of parks, the Green Flag Awards recognise top quality parks and green spaces across the country. Winners are judged against stringent assessment criteria and need to be welcoming and well maintained with the support and involvement of the local community.
Along with a record 743 green spaces and parks across the country, the region's winners will celebrate their achievements and collect their awards at a major national ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday 24th July.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Andrews who will be attending the awards ceremony said:
"I would like to congratulate all those whose hard work has resulted in this year's green flag winners. In our busy modern lives, parks and green spaces are invaluable as areas where young and old can come together to relax, exercise and play.
"The North West's parks provide great examples of this and show just how important green spaces can be for everyone as centrepoints of the community."
Paul Todd, Green Flag Award scheme Application Manager, said: "The increasing number of Green Flag Award winning parks and green spaces highlight the important role they play in bringing people together and improving their quality of life. Congratulations to all the management, staff, and in particular, thousands of volunteers whose hard work and dedication has brought this award of excellence."
There are many fascinating stories behind our award winning green spaces - please go to http://www.greenflagaward.org.uk/winners/case-sudies for examples.
