Hillingdon Council has once again been recognised for its outstanding parks and open spaces, after four more have scooped prestigious Green Flag Awards.
The awards – which celebrate the most beautiful and well-managed outdoor spaces nationally and internationally – were given to Rosedale Park in Hayes, Moorhall Recreation Ground in Harefield, Rockingham Recreation Ground in Uxbridge and Hillingdon House Farm in Uxbridge.
The new additions bring the borough’s new total to 67 awards (66 of which are maintained by the council) – this is the most flags held by any local authority for the tenth year running.
The annual Green Flag Award scheme, judged by a group of environmental charities including Keep Britain Tidy, recognises accessible green spaces and is the national standard for public parks.
To be awarded a Green Flag, parks and green spaces must meet stringent criteria, that show them to be welcoming, community-orientated, friendly to the environment, well-managed and clean.
Cllr Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We’re committed to making Hillingdon a greener, cleaner and healthier borough for everyone and we’re delighted that our investment in our parks and green spaces has been recognised by the prestigious Green Flag Awards.”
