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Green Flag Award 2022 recognition for two of Reading’s most popular green spaces

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Monday, August 29, 2022 6:02 am
in Caversham, Featured, Reading
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Forbury Gardens and Caversham Court Gardens Picture: Reading Borough Council

Forbury Gardens and Caversham Court Gardens Picture: Reading Borough Council

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TWO of Reading’s most popular green spaces have been awarded Green Flags, meaning they are among the best in the country.

Forbury Gardens and Caversham Court Gardens were both recipients of the honour, as well as a Green Heritage Site Award

They are among 2,208 given the award, and 181 places in the South East.

The award is given for venues that have high-quality maintenance and excellent wildlife-and climate-friendly practices. This month, parks and green spaces across the country will be raising their Green Flag Award with pride in a time when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.

Reading is one of only 15 places in the South East to receive a heritage award.

Cllr Karen Rowland, lead councillor for Environmental Services and Community Safety, said: “I am delighted that yet again, two of our most popular open spaces have been recognised by Green Flag awards.

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“We know our residents value them greatly too, as evidenced by the overall positive condition people leave these spaces in after their visits.

“Ultimately, however, it takes substantial effort to keep these parks in such top condition. I would like to extend my congratulations to all those involved in the maintenance of these open spaces on their achievement.”

She added: “These awards are a clear reflection of the hard work and dedication put in by both the Council and voluntary organisations throughout the year to ensure these sites remain amongst Reading’s most treasured open spaces.

“More than ever, people are valuing our precious outdoor spaces. Spending time in our beautiful parks and open spaces is incredibly beneficial for everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing.

“The Green Flag and Green Award Heritage Site awards are tributes to what great open spaces Reading has to offer.”

Commenting on the news that Reading has met the Green Flag Award standard, Keep Britain Tidy’s Accreditation Manager Paul Todd said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making Reading worthy of these Green Flag Awards.

“Caversham Court Gardens and the Forbury Gardens are vital green spaces for the community in Reading. These awards are testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, 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.

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