Grantham park one of best in UK

From left, Wyndham Park Forum secretary Elizabeth Bowskill, SKDC’s Parks Community Engagement Officer Charlotte Crake, SKDC’s Grounds Maintenance Co-ordinator Steve Frisby, Wyndham Park Forum chairman John Knowles, SKDC’s portfolio holder for arts, leisure and culture Cllr Linda Wootten, SKDC’s Business Manager for Venues and Facilities Paul Stokes and Glendale Contracts Manager, Richard Sumners.

Wyndham Park in Grantham is officially one of the very best parks in the UK after being given a prestigious Green Flag Award for the third year running.

The park is among a record-breaking 1,582 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.

The award 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.

SKDC’s portfolio holder for arts, leisure and culture Coun Linda Wootten said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for the third year from Keep Britain Tidy.

“This award recognises and highlights that people in South Kesteven are benefitting from a green space of the very highest quality.

“It’s testament to the work of our grounds maintenance team and our contractors Glendale who maintain it and the thousands of visitors we have every year who enjoy and respect it that means we can proudly fly the flag again for another 12 months.”

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. 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.”

The announcement of this year’s Award winners comes in the same week that thousands of people up and down the country are enjoying Love Parks Week (July 24 to August 2), an annual celebration of our country’s fantastic green spaces and the community groups that bring them to life.