Dacorum Borough Council has gained five Green Flag awards for its parks and open spaces.
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in the United Kingdom.
Dacorum Borough Council hosted the prestigious Hertfordshire Green Flag Awards at the Forum on Friday, 20 July.
The Mayor of Dacorum, community groups, volunteers, councillors plus Dacorum and Herts County Council officers all came together to celebrate the Awards ceremony.
The following previous winners were once again awarded the Green Flag, the national standard for parks and green spaces:
Bunkers Park (awarded a Green Flag in 2015)
Canal Fields (has held the Green Flag Award since 2008)
Chipperfield Common (has held the Green Flag Award since 2008)
Tring Memorial Garden (awarded the Green Flag Award in 2012)
Also the Water Gardens for the first time ever, also joined the other four parks in receiving this prestigious award.
Janice Marshall, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services said “We know how important our green spaces are to residents and visitors and that is why we are absolutely committed to makings sure that they are safe, welcoming and well maintained.
“Achieving these Green Flag awards for Canal Fields, Chipperfield Common, the Tring Memorial Garden, Bunkers Park and the Water Gardens mean that the hard work and commitment of everyone involved is recognised, and I would like to thank the community and volunteer groups, together with council staff, for their hard work and dedication in making this happen.”
To be awarded a Green Flag a park or open space must meet certain standards. These include being a welcoming place, healthy, safe and secure, well maintained and clean and having the support and involvement of the local community.
A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
Full details of our award winning Green Flag parks and green spaces can be found on www.dacorum.gov.uk/greenflag
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