GREEN FLAGS CONTINUE FLYING OVER FOUR SALFORD GREEN SPACES

Blackleach Country Park, Clifton Country Park, Boothsbank Park and Peel Green Cemetery, have kept their Green Flag status for another year.

Boothsbank Park in Boothstown scored in the highest category with judges praising the planting and community orchard, how the park attracts birds and insects and the dedication of the Friends of Boothsbank Park to the appearance and upkeep of the site. Salford City Council has invested Section 106 money from developers in resurfacing paths, installing security lighting and adding a new play area and multi games area.

All four spaces have now held the award for five years or more – after being judged  on key criteria such as being welcoming, clean, healthy, safe and secure and how well they involve the local community.  Peel Park, Salford, Victoria Park and Winton Park, which were checked but not judged this year, also have Green Flag status. 

The national award is given to the top parks, cemeteries, community gardens and other green spaces in the country and the Salford parks are among over 1970 to receive or retain the award this year.

Councillor David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety, congratulated staff and volunteers on their achievement, he said.

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“Parks are judged by very high standards to retain a Green Flag so everyone involved should be very proud of themselves and all their hard work and commitment,”

The Green Flag Awards are judged by an army of more than 700 green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

The Green Flag scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under licence from the government.