Published: Tuesday 16th July 2024 | 1.28pm
We are delighted to announce that Cannock Chase Council has again received the prestigious Green Flag Award for six sites across the District.
Cannock Park, Ravenhill Park, Elmore Park, Hednesford Park, Stile Cop Cemetery and Castle Ring have retained their flags.
Castle Ring, an ancient hill fort site has also retained the Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of its historic features.
Councillor John Preece, Portfolio Leader for Parks, Culture and Heritage said: “I am thrilled that the Council have retained the six Green Flag Awards. We are committed to providing high quality green spaces for our community to enjoy. This achievement is testament to our Council officers, volunteers and ‘friends’ groups, who have contributed to the upkeep and maintenance of these beautiful parks and open spaces.”
Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved on achieving these Green Flag Awards.
“These are vital green spaces for communities in Cannock Chase to socialise, enjoy nature, for children to play safely and they provide important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health.
“We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag Award, everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.
“It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.