Chesterfield’s award winning parks
Five of Chesterfield’s parks and open spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag awards, meaning they are among the top in the country.
The parks and open spaces, maintained by Chesterfield Borough Council, received an inspection from the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Those retaining their Green Flags are:
- Eastwood Park, Hasland
- Holmebrook Valley Park
- Poolsbrook Country Park
- Queen’s Park.
The grounds of Chesterfield and District Crematorium in Brimington, which are maintained by Chesterfield Borough Council on behalf of the Chesterfield and District Joint Crematorium Committee, which consists of Bolsover District Council, Chesterfield Borough Council and North East Derbyshire District Council, have also retained Green Flag status.
The award, now in its 20th year, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
Councillor Chris Ludlow, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “One of the council’s top priorities is to improve the quality of life for local people.
“We are proud to have five Green Flag award winning parks and open spaces here in Chesterfield offering our residents places to visit, play, get fit and active, and admire wildlife.
“I would like to thank all our staff and the members of our friends of the park groups for all of their efforts throughout the year in keeping the parks up to the highest possible standards.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme, especially as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the awards.
“All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
