Salford has successfully retained all ten of its Green Flag Awards, sharing the news during Love Parks Week.
The international awards are only given to places that meet the highest standards of maintenance, safety, community involvement and environmental management.
Green spaces play an important role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and biodiversity of the city.
Councillor Barbara Bentham, Lead Member for Neighbourhoods, Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council, said: “To keep all ten Green Flag Awards again this year is a huge achievement and something Salford can be proud of.
“Our parks are at the heart of our neighbourhoods – places to walk, play, reflect, and connect with nature. They boost our health and wellbeing and provide a safe haven for wildlife.”
Cllr Bentham continued: “It takes real teamwork to keep them looking this good, and I want to thank everyone from our fantastic grounds staff to the volunteers, Friends groups and community members who care for these spaces and help them thrive.
“This award is for them.”
The parks that were recognised were Agecroft Cemetery, Blackleach Country Park, Boothsbank Park, and Clifton Country Park, Lightoaks Park, Parr Fold Park, Peel Green Cemetery, Peel Park (Salford), Victoria Park (Salford), and Winton Park.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett shared on social media: “When I was re-elected last year, I pledged to deliver a greener, cleaner, healthier Salford.
“I’m really pleased that Salford has retained all ten of its Green Flag Awards, in recognition of our commitment to providing vital green spaces for our residents.”
The Green Flag Award scheme is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in these Salford sites who have worked tirelessly to ensure they achieve the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.
“Crucially, Green Flag parks provide vital green spaces for communities in Salford to enjoy nature, and during the ongoing cost of living crisis it is a free and safe space for families to socialise.
“It also provides important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”
More information about the retained award can be found here.
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