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The “fab four” parks proudly flying the Green Flag are:
- Abbots Pool, Abbots Leigh
- Watchhouse Hill, Pill
- Trendlewood Community Park, Nailsea
- Prince Consort Gardens, Weston-super-Mare
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK and around the world. Administered under licence from the UK government by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award recognises high standards of maintenance, visitor experience, and environmental sustainability. More information about the Green Flag Award scheme can be found at www.greenflagaward.org.
Councillor Mike Solomon, North Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Open Spaces, expressed his delight at the achievement “I’m thrilled that four of our parks will once again be flying the coveted Green Flag. This success is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers and Officers, as this wouldn’t be possible without their hard work. I’d also like to thank our contractors Glendale and Somerset Wood Recycling, who help us keep these areas looking their best.”
“Receiving this prestigious award for another year running highlights our commitment to building a thriving and sustainable North Somerset.”
“Whether you want to take a stroll with friends, enjoy the views – perhaps of the stunning coast at Prince Consort Gardens, or the tranquil water at Abbots Pool – or simply sit and enjoy nature, having access to green spaces is important. The fact that four of our outdoor spaces have been recognised as some of the country’s best parks is a fantastic achievement.”
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in North Somerset who have worked tirelessly to ensure that it achieves the high standards required for the Green Flag Award."
“Quality parks and green spaces like Abbots Pool in Abbots Leigh, Watchhouse Hill in Pill, Trendlewood Community Park in Nailsea and the Prince Consort Gardens in Weston-super-Mare make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest."
“Crucially, all four parks are vital green spaces for communities in North Somerset to enjoy nature, and during the ongoing cost of living crisis it is a free and safe space for families to socialise. It also provides important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”