Waverley Borough Council is thrilled to announce that 11 of its parks and greenspaces have once again been honoured with the prestigious Green Flag Award, marking them as some of the finest in the world.
The celebrated greenspaces include:
- Badshot Lea Pond and Orchard
- Bealeswood Common
- Blackheath Common
- Broadwater Park
- Farnham Park
- Frensham Common
- Lammas Lands
- Mare Hill
- Phillips Memorial Park
- Summerlands EstateWeybourne Nature Reserve
Farnham Park has, once again, also received the Green Heritage Site Accreditation supported by Historic England, recognizing its exceptional management of historic features.
These green spaces, all managed by the council, are among the 2,250 parks and green spaces across the UK that have received an award this year. The Green Flag Award Scheme, managed by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, sets the benchmark for the management of green spaces across the UK and globally.
Councillor Steve Williams, Waverley Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability, said:
"The fact that our parks and green spaces have once again been recognized in these prestigious awards is a testament to our dedicated parks and countryside team. I'd like to congratulate the team as it is their hard work, along with our contractors and amazing volunteers, that our sites remain at such a high standard.
“I do hope our residents get out and enjoy some of our beautiful greenspaces this summer. However, I would just remind visitors to remember to respect our countryside and green spaces. In the summer, there is now a serious risk of wildfires so please remember not to light barbecues or campfires as well as helping us keep these places clean and tidy for everyone by disposing of or taking home any rubbish."
Please remember if there is no bin available in the area, we would be grateful if you could take any food containers or other items away with you to dispose of at home.
Waverley Borough Council is one of only a small number of organisations entrusted to manage a national nature reserve and one of the partners supporting The Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Surrey countryside which, last month, was declared by Natural England the 9th National Nature Reserve in the King’s Series. Through the support of this project, the council achieved Approved Body status, a testament to its parks and countryside team's expertise and dedication.
For more information about Waverley's parks and greenspaces, or to learn about volunteering opportunities, visit the parks and countryside web page.