Vale of Glamorgan Council excels in Green Flag Awards
THE Vale of Glamorgan Council has scooped a Green Flag award for 10 sites, once again emerging as one of the top performing authorities in Wales.
This year, judging body Keep Wales Tidy awarded 10 spaces maintained by the Council Green Flag status. The Green Flag Award is the benchmark for parks and green spaces in the UK and beyond.
Cosmeston and Porthkerry country parks both received the accolade, along with Romilly Park, Alexandra Park and Windsor Gardens, Barry Island Seafront and Friars Point, Belle Vue Park, Central Park, The Knap Gardens, Victoria Park and Gladstone Park.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has consistently been one of the highest performing authorities in Wales.
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, Cllr Bronwen Brooks said:
“I’m delighted to see that the Vale’s green sites have once again been recognised with so many accolades. Green spaces are vital for our mental and physical well-being, as well as being an opportunity for our communities to come together.
“This is a truly remarkable achievement and testament to the hard work put in by our parks staff and volunteer and community groups. The standard needed to be awarded Green Flag status is extremely high and a great deal of effort is put in to ensure Vale residents have access to fantastic outdoor spaces.”
Parks must apply each year to keep their award, and winning sites may fly a Green Flag for 12 months.
The Green Flag Award programme is delivered in Wales by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy, with support from the Welsh Government.