Hartley Wintney Central Commons has won the prestigious Green Flag Award. The common is among a record-breaking 1,447 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The national award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
Hartley Wintney Central Commons is an amazing place; it has lots of areas for different activities from watching Cricket on Cricketers Green to the Community Orchard at Hunt’s Common, sitting under the majestic oaks on Central Common to a quiet woodland walk through Phoenix Green.
Cllr Sara Kinnell, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Environmental Promotions says: “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award. Hartley Wintney Central Commons is a beautiful area and not only important for wildlife, but for local people, children and adults alike. Hart Countryside Services, Hartley Wintney Parish Council and the shared Basingstoke and Dean Grounds Maintenance service, have worked hard to ensure the commons are maintained to a high standard for the enjoyment of the whole community, and we will strive to maintain this high level for years to come.”
This Award recognises and highlights that people in Hartley Wintney are benefitting from a green space of the very highest quality.
“Hartley Wintney Parish Council is thrilled that the judges have awarded the village Green Flag status. We are very proud of our wonderful, unique commons and are glad that they have been given the recognition they deserve. Our congratulations to the Hart District Council Rangers for their hard work in securing this award.” – Chairman Cllr Dorothy Harvey.
In addition Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve & Open Spaces has been recognised as one of the country’s bestgreen spaces with a prestigious Green Flag Award for the fourth year in a row. The nature reserve and surrounding areas are managed in partnership with Hart Countryside services, Elvetham Heath Parish Council and the shared Basingstoke and Dean Grounds Maintenance service.
The record number of awards across the country means more people than ever before will have access to well-managed, quality green space, which is vital to people’s health and wellbeing.
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd said: “We are thrilled to announce yet another record-breaking year forGreen Flag Award parks and green spaces.
“A Green Flag Award provides national recognition for the hard work and dedication of all the parks managers, staff and volunteers who have helped to create these fantastic places for all to enjoy.
“Quality green spaces are absolutely essential to happy, healthy communities. They are fundamental to our quality of life, whether in cities, towns or villages. That is why it is so significant that we have given out more awards than ever before.”
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