Lib Dems celebrate seven borough parks getting a Green Flag Award

Lib Dems running Guildford Borough Council are celebrating that seven local parks have received a Green Flag Award this year. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

In total Guildford Borough Council's parks team maintain:

• 50 countryside sites
• 65 parks and gardens
• over 30 playgrounds
• 1,100 hectares of green space

These green spaces contribute to local people's wellbeing. They also have a positive impact on the environment.

Seven parks have met the Green Flag Award criteria for 2022:

• Allen House Grounds
• Chilworth Gunpowder Mills
• Onslow Recreation Ground
• Stoke Park
• Sutherland Memorial Park
• The Castle Grounds
• The Riverside Nature Reserve

Lib Dem Councillor for the Environment on Guildford Borough Council, James Steel, said:

"The Green Flag Awards are testament to the hard work that our parks team undertake all year round."

"Our award-winning parks meet the highest standards and have excellent facilities. They contribute to making our borough a greener and healthier place to live, work and visit."