Neston's Stanney Fields Park retains Green Flag status

Jul 22 2008 By Lorna Hughes

STANNEY Fields Park in Neston has retained its Green Flag Park status.

The prestigious award is widely regarded as the national benchmark for parks and public spaces.

The park has its own on site gardener, an active 'Friends' group and a regular programme of events including sports coaching sessions, annual fun day and dog show.

A record 742 green spaces across the country, all freely accessible to the public, have received a Green Flag Award. Winners are judged to be welcoming and well maintained with the support and involvement of the local community.

Mary Lavery, Parks Development Officer said: "We are absolutely delighted to have retained this award and it’s been a great team effort."

Paul Todd, Green Flag Award scheme Application Manager, said: "The increasing number of Green Flag Award winning parks and green spaces highlight the important role they play in bringing people together and improving their quality of life.

"Congratulations to all the management, staff, and in particular, thousands of volunteers whose hard work and dedication has brought this award of excellence."

This year’s winners will celebrate their achievements and collect their flags at a ceremony in Liverpool on Thursday (July 24).