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Chorleywood House Estate, The Aquadrome and Leavesden Country Park are among 1,476 parks and green spaces, cemeteries, universities, shopping centres and community gardens in Britain to win a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The Green Flag Awards, handed out by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy earlier this week (28 July), are judged by an army of more than 700 volunteer experts who visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.
“A Green Flag Award provides national recognition for all the parks’ managers, staff and volunteers who, through their dedication and hard work, have helped to create these fantastic places for everyone to enjoy.” says Paul Todd, Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award scheme manager, “Quality green spaces are a vital resource for communities and that is why it is so significant that we have given out more awards than ever before.”
“After the severe weather earlier in the year, which caused a lot of damage to the parks, they are now back in tip-top condition” adds Cllr Keith Williams, Three Rivers’ cabinet member for leisure, community and wellbeing,” We are absolutely delighted to receive three awards.”
More information about Three Rivers’ parks and nature reserves is at www.threerivers.gov.uk and www.greenourherts.org.uk
