Pendle residents encouraged to 'love your parks'!
Published Tuesday, 15th July 2025
Pendle residents are being encouraged to celebrate the borough’s parks as part of Love Parks Week from 25 July to 3 August.
Love Parks is an annual national campaign run by Keep Britain Tidy and is an opportunity for the public to celebrate and support their local greenspaces.
Councillor David Whipp, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “We have some fantastic parks and greenspaces in Pendle which we are very proud of, and we are asking residents to make a special effort to visit and appreciate them during this week.
“In partnership with town and parish councils, and with support from volunteers, most of our parks have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag and we are currently improving a number of them in Nelson with funding through the Healthy Town strand of the Nelson Town Deal project.”
Councillor Mohammad Hanif, the Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure Services, said: “With numerous exercise opportunities and activities available, parks are the perfect place to improve our health and wellbeing.
“They also play a central role in our communities and using them helps protect them for future generations.
“So, during this week, we want people who may not think parks are for them, to give their local greenspace a visit!”
Phil Riley, the Council’s Green Spaces Manager, added: “Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks campaign is an opportunity for everyone to appreciate and recognise the value of their parks and greenspaces.
“During this dedicated week, we are encouraging people to get out and enjoy their local park – whether it’s to play with their children, somewhere to exercise, a place to walk their dogs or a meeting point for picnics with friends.”