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Double accolade for town parks as Green Flags awarded

Published Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Two Hinckley parks have once again been officially recognised as among the best in the UK after they were each awarded a much-coveted Green Flag.

In a double celebration Hollycroft Park has been awarded its 15th Green Flag Award and Argents Mead has been awarded its eighth Green Flag Award - A prestigious accolade that is only awarded to the very best parks and green spaces in the UK. 

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. 

The award is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities. 

Councillor Lynda Hodgkins, the Borough Council's Executive Member for Street Scene Services, Parks and Open Spaces said: “The news that Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead have both achieved the Green Flag Award once again is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that make the green space a great space that everyone can enjoy. 

“Thanks are due to the Green Spaces team who work across both parks, and in particular, the Friends of Hollycroft Park Group, for their dedication and hard work that has helped Hollycroft Park to be awarded its 15th Green Flag, a fantastic achievement.” 

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said:

“I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Hollycroft Park and Argents Mead on achieving a Green Flag Award. 

These parks are a vital green space for communities to socialise, enjoy nature, for children to play safely and it provides important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health. 

We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award, everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.   

It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.”