Consecutive Green Flag Awards for Congleton Park reaches milestone
By Alex Greensmith
24th Aug 2022 | Local News
We all know Congleton Park is great, and so does the wider community, as it has been recognised with an award for the 15th year in a row.
The Victorian park comprising 24.7 acres, has been recognised for the beauty and well-maintained gardens by the Green Flag Award once again.
This means Congleton has had one of the best parks in the UK since 2007.
Additionally, Congleton Park received another accolade with their third Green Heritage award.
The Friends of Congleton Park and Congleton Town Council are extremely proud of the gongs.
"We are delighted that Congleton Park continues to be officially recognised as one of the country's best parks," said Streetscape's Development Manager, Ruth Burgess.
"The Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. A massive thanks to the 'Friends' and all the Congleton Town Council Streetscape Staff who have maintained the park during difficult working conditions each year.
"We particularly thank Elaine Webster, Parks Manager from Ansa and Glen Williams, Chair, Friends of Congleton Park for all the work that went into the Heritage Green Flag submission. A special acknowledgement to all the volunteers for their tireless help and support every year."
The Friends of Congleton Park working alongside Streetscape, ANSA and Cheshire East Council ensure that everybody has access to a high quality green open space and that the park is appropriately managed and meets the needs of all visitors whilst respecting the historical integrity.
They have established an excellent standard of environmental management, community involvement, biodiversity, landscape and heritage.
Congleton Park officially opened in 1871, and regularly hosts big community events such as Congleton Medieval Festival and Congleton's Jubilee celebrations.
Glen Williams, Chair, Friends of Congleton Park was elated with the news.
"Winning our 15th Green Flag is absolutely amazing and recognises the consistently high standards achieved by the Streetscape Team, Ansa and the volunteers who make Congleton Park what it is," he said.
"Receiving the Green Heritage Award for the third time is the icing on the cake ahead of our Congleton In Bloom celebration plans.
"It is testament to the original design of Edward Kemp and the sympathetic changes that have occurred over the last 150 years. The addition of the Just Bee Garden this year has brought another fantastic feature, which is already attracting many new visitors."
If you want to help maintain our town's multi-award winning park, please click here to get in touch with Friends of Congleton Park.
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