All the Greater Manchester parks awarded Green Flags in 2023 ahead of summer holidays
Dozens of parks across Greater Manchester have received Green Flag Awards in this year’s scheme. A record number of parks - 2,216 - were awarded with the accolade throughout the country, the largest number since the awards launched 27 years ago.
Heaton Park also received the Green Heritage Site Accreditation, which is supported by Historic England. It’s given to sites which take action to conserve the heritage value of their site.Commenting on the announcement of this year’s winners, Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “Our parks continue to provide a vital sanctuary for communities to play, grow and bond.
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