Green Flag Awards For Foxton Locks & East Carlton Country Park
Written by HFM News on 25th October 2021
Foxton Locks and East Carlton Country Park have both been handed Green Flag Awards for the first time.
The national scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces.
The awards have been handed to the Canal and River Trust, who manage Foxton Locks and North Northamptonshire Council who are responsible for the Country Park.
A spokesman for the Canal and River Trust said: “The Trust’s staff and volunteers work all year round to ensure Foxton Locks remains a special place for people and wildlife, maintaining the grounds, improving hedgerows and welcoming the thousands of visitors that visit each year.
“In making the award the judges commended the site’s ‘distinct character and strong sense of place which is valued by many’ and praised staff who ‘are clearly very dedicated to the site, its history and the investment into its volunteers.”
Foxton Locks
Cllr Jason Smithers, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council, said: “The past 18 months has shown what a difference our parks can make and I think we’re all aware of their importance. I’m delighted that they have been recognised for their excellence.”
The Green Flag Award scheme is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
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