Green Flag Award
Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Award is the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. The Green Flag Award scheme was launched in 1996 and gave its first awards in 1997. Twelve years later, the scheme continues to provide the benchmark against which our parks and green spaces are measured.
In 2007, Tameside was delighted to be awarded 8 Green Flag Awards. This year, we secured a further two more Green Flags, our total now standing at 10 for the first time. This is something to celebrate, especially when you consider that all flags have to be reapplied for each year and therefore could be lost.
This year's Green Flag winners are:
- Victoria Park, Denton
- Werneth Low Country Park, Hyde
- Park Bridge Country Park, Ashton
- Lymefield Country Park, Broadbottom
- Hyde Park, Hyde
- Oxford Park, Ashton
- Cedar Park, Ashton
- Ryecroft Hall, Audenshaw
- Denton Cemetery, Denton
- Haughton Green Playing Fields
Victoria Park has also been recognised by the Trust by being awarded the Green Heritage Award for its outstanding contribution to the area.
In Tameside, the parks are managed by either the Countryside Service or District Assemblies, while the cemetery is managed by Bereavement Services.
Cabinet Deputy, Cllr Jim Fitzpatrick said: "Our continued Green Flag success proves that Tameside's green spaces are the equal of any in the country".
"It's a ringing endorsement of all the work done by our staff who work tirelessly to ensure the borough's green open spaces are always a pleasant and attractive place to visit".
"I would also like to congratulate our community groups whose brilliant efforts earned five Green Pennants. This clearly highlights the dedication and neighbourly spirit that makes Tameside such a great place to live".
Green Pennant Award
The Green Pennant Award is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in England and Wales that are managed by voluntary and community groups.
Tameside borough has secured an extra Green Pennant Award taking the total to five:
- Gorse Hall, Stalybridge,
- Denton 's Haughton Green playing fields,
- Ashton West End 's Doorstep Green
- Tame Valley Community Green, Dukinfield
- Bailey's Backs, Brushes Estate, Stalybridge
If you would like to know more about the Green Flag Award or Green Pennant Award, then visit www.greenflagaward.org.uk 
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