Blackleach Country Park, Boothsbank Park, Clifton Country Park have retained the prestigious Green Flag Award.
Cllr Barbara Bentham, lead Member for Neighbourhoods, Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council, said We’re committed to preserving and enhancing our green spaces for residents and for future generations and this recognition reflects all the hard work involved in achieving the high standards that the Green Flag Award requires. I’d like to thank and congratulate everyone behind this achievement, especially the many volunteers across the city who support council staff in maintaining and improving local parks and green spaces.”
The spaces are rated on being welcoming, clean, healthy, safe and secure and how well they involve the local community. Judges assess all these areas against strict criteria.
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The Green Flag scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under license from the government.
The Bolton News reported over the weekend Longsight Park in Harwood has been awarded the coveted Community Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Rivington Terraced Gardens which underwent a multi-million pound transformation was also recognised - with two prestigious 'Green Flag' awards.
The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
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