Seven of Pendle’s parks raise prestigious Green Flag for 2025

 

The parks which have received the coveted status are Barrowford Park, Heyhead Park in Brierfield, Marsden Park, Victoria Park and Walverden Park in Nelson, Ball Grove Park in Trawden and Valley Gardens in Barnoldswick.

The coveted Green Flag is awarded to a park in recognition of it being one of the best in the country, by providing a welcoming place with eco-friendly environments, including great natural habitats for wildlife.

Councillor David Whipp, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “These awards are a credit to the Council’s hard-working staff, town and parish councils, park friends groups and volunteers who do so much to ensure they maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.

“Thanks to the support from our town and parish councils, we are blessed to have so many wonderful parks in Pendle with great facilities. They are vital green spaces for communities to socialise, enjoy nature and for children to play safely.”

The Green Flag Award Scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which sets the standard for the management of parks and green spaces. Awards are presented on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status. 

Councillor Mohammad Hanif, the Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure Services, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in helping to achieve these Green Flag Awards for our parks.

“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 to enjoy and ideal for people to use to help improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing.”

Phil Riley, Pendle Borough Council’s Green Spaces Manager, said: “It’s thanks to our volunteers and excellent staff that we are able to raise Green Flags in seven of our parks this year.

“We are indebted to people who volunteer by helping with tree planting, creating wildflower meadows, organising events, litter picking and much more.”