Glen and Crescent Gardens, Filey
27 July
Glen and Crescent Gardens in Filey is one of the best in the
country – and that’s official!
On Monday 25 July 2011, Glen and Crescent Gardens in Filey
received the Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the park is
well maintained and well managed, providing a high-quality green
space in the town.
Glen and Crescent Gardens is one of a record number of parks and
green spaces receiving the Green Flag Award this year, ensuring
that even more of us now have access to well-managed, high-quality
green spaces.
In 2011, 1,288 parks and green spaces will fly either the Green
Flag or Community Award, a sign that the value of green space is
widely acknowledged as vital to our communities.
Linda Cooke, Chair of the Friends of Filey Parks and member of
the Green Flag Steering Group said:
“We are very pleased to receive a fourth Green Flag Award for
Glen and Crescent Gardens, and I would like to thank all of the
volunteers and staff at Scarborough Borough Council for all the
hard work they have put in to keep the park looking wonderful.”
Andy Skelton, Head of Environmental Services for Scarborough
Borough Council added:
“I am delighted that the hard work and dedication shown by the
Friends Group and Environmental Services staff have been recognised
by the award of the prestigious Green Flag. This award underlines
our commitment to provide high quality, welcoming and safe green
spaces throughout the borough.”
Phil Barton, Green Flag Plus Partnership chairman said:
“I would like to congratulate this year’s winners, who have
worked hard throughout the year to keep their parks and green
spaces at a high standard and ensure they are pleasant and
enjoyable spaces for the whole community.
“The Green Flag Award Scheme, and its growth, is essential in
driving up the standards of our parks and green spaces. Access to
quality green space is something we all desire and the scheme plays
a key role in providing it.
“In these challenging financial times it is heartening that the
number of Green Flag Awards continue to grow. As the value of green
space and the role it plays in our communities strengthens, we must
ensure these high standards remain.”
All award-winning sites now have the chance to receive a further
award from the Green Flag Plus Partnership, the People’s Choice
Award. This award is voted for by the public, so if you want to see
your local park receive a national accolade as the people’s choice,
then visit the Green Flag Award website now to register your
vote.