5 Luton parks retain Green Flag status for quality outdoor spaces
Five parks across Luton have been praised for being well-managed green spaces after being award Green Flag status again.
Brantwood Park, Memorial Park, Peoples Park, Stockwood Park and Wardown Park will all keep flying the award flags, as the scheme enters its 30th year.
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy runs the awards which sets the benchmark for excellence in green space management.
Councillor Tahmina Saleem, leader of Luton council, said: "Retaining Green Flag status for all five parks is a fantastic achievement and something everyone in Luton can be proud of. Our parks and green spaces are valued by residents all year round, providing places to relax, exercise, play and spend time with family and friends.
“This achievement also reflects the council's 'Getting It Done' priorities, with millions of pounds being invested to make Luton cleaner and safer, including improvements to parks, play areas and public spaces, so residents can continue to enjoy high-quality green spaces for years to come."
While Cllr Javeria Hussain thanked the town’s parks teams and volunteers for “the care, dedication and pride they show every day in maintaining these much-loved spaces for our communities”.