THERE will be more green flags flying across the borough after its parks and green spaces were recognised in the latest round of Green Flag Awards.
The tally of council-run spaces to get the nod of approval from the Green Flag inspectors has risen from six to eight this year.
East Greenwich Pleasaunce retains its Green Flag, as does Blackheath – jointly award to Greenwich and Lewisham councils.
The two parks to get the award for the first time are Avery Hill Park and Fairy Hill Park. Greenwich Park, run by Royal Parks, continues to be a Green Flag winning park.
In an interview for Greenwich.co.uk, the Cabinet member for Culture and the Olympics, John Fahy, said that Greenwich Council’s target for Green Flags was to have twelve by 2012.
Cllr Fahy gave his reaction yesterday to the latest Green Flag awards:
“I’m really pleased that eight of our parks have been rewarded with a Green Flag Award. There’s such an array of beautiful and spacious parks in the borough and I’d encourage everyone in Greenwich to get out and explore them.
“Improvements the council has made across the borough are linked to our commitment to gain a lasting legacy from 2012.”
The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. Find out more about the Green Flag Award scheme.
Greenwich Green Flag Award Winning Parks
- Blackheath (jointly awarded to Greenwich Council and Lewisham Council)
- East Greenwich Pleasaunce
- Eltham Parks North & South
- Horn Park
- Sutcliffe Park
- Well Hall Pleasaunce
- Avery Hill Park
- Fairy Hill Park
- Greenwich Park (Royal Parks)