Michael Hovers, Communities, Open Spaces & Facilities Manager remarked; “I am pleased to announce that we have retained Green Flag awards for both Bramshall Park and Stapenhill Gardens. Many thanks for all your hard work and efforts. Achieving the Green Flag standard demonstrates that these parks are well maintained throughout the entire year and is also testimony to the positive team work between East Staffs, idverde and our various community contacts.” You can read more about Stapenhill Gardens and the work we do here.
Forest Road Green Belt – Charnwood Borough Council
Following a full Green Flag judging in May, The Forest Road Green Belt has retained the Community Green Flag for 2024/2025. This year’s judge was particularly impressed with the partnership working between CBC, idverde, Serco and, The Forest Road Green Belt Gardeners.
Judge, Tim Crawford, commented; “Forest Road Green Belt was a lovely site to visit, and well worthy of its Community Green Flag award. I have used the word ‘Team’ a lot in my comments, this is because I didn’t want to single out individuals or groups as I felt that the sites overall success was very much down to everybody working together and sharing a joint goal. The reward is the retention of the Green Flag.”
Nicola Clarke, idverde Community Engagement Officer, said; “May I express my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved on the site for all their hard work and dedication to making the Forest Road Green Belt such a wonderful Green space.”
Dothill and Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve, Hartshill Park, Dale End Park and Dawley Park – Telford and Wrekin Council
Green Flag Awards for 2024/2025 have also been retained at 3 idverde managed Telford & Wrekin Council parks, plus Dothill and Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve, which received Green Flag recognition for the first time.
Announcing the Green Flag award for Dothill and Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve, judges said; “The site is an excellent green and blue space tucked away within housing areas where the local community cherish it. Congratulations on being awarded the Green Flag. The hard work of everyone involved is evident, you have a site to be proud of.”