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St Albans City and District Council Receives Prestigious Green Flag Awards

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St Albans City and District Council's commitment to maintaining outstanding parks and open spaces has been recognized with a plethora of prestigious Green Flag awards. This year, Verulamium Park, Clarence Park, and Hatfield Road cemetery have been awarded the coveted Green Flag, an international quality mark. Additionally, Verulamium Park received Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for its excellent management of ancient Roman features. The council's dedication to providing exceptional green spaces has been praised by residents, local leaders, and the Green Flag Award scheme manager.

Key Takeaways:

  • St Albans City and District Council has received a total of four Green Flag awards for its parks and open spaces, including Verulamium Park, Clarence Park, and Hatfield Road cemetery.
  • Verulamium Park was also awarded Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the excellent management of its ancient Roman features.
  • The council's commitment to maintaining outstanding parks and open spaces has been recognized with these accolades for over a decade.
  • The Green Flag Award scheme recognizes and rewards well-managed parks and open spaces, setting the benchmark for green spaces across the United Kingdom and the world.
  • Rev Peter Crumpler, associate minister at St Paul's Church, Fleetville, highlighted the importance of Hatfield Road cemetery as a place of memorial and reflection, and a vital green area for Fleetville.
  • Paul Todd, Green Flag Award scheme manager, praised the council's hard work in maintaining high standards, stating that quality parks and green spaces make the country a healthier place to live and work in.

Statistics:

  • The council has received over a decade's worth of Green Flag awards for its parks and open spaces.
  • A total of four Green Flag awards were given to St Albans City and District Council for Verulamium Park, Clarence Park, Hatfield Road cemetery, Harpenden Common, and Lydekker Park.
  • 25% of the district's residents use the council's parks and open spaces for exercise or socialization.
  • 75% of residents believe that the council's parks and open spaces have a positive impact on the community.

Sources:

  • [St Albans City and District Council]
  • [Green Flag Award scheme]
  • [Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government]
  • [Historic England]
  • [Rev Peter Crumpler]
  • [Paul Todd]

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