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From Left to right: Billy Cole, Parks Manager, West Ipswich, Rowell Bell, Friend of Christchurch Park, Sean Heffer, Park protection supervisor, Brian McDonald, landscape gardener, Richard Hudson, Chair of the Friends of Christchurch Park, and Oscar Deeks.
Today, Ipswich Borough Council is celebrating after again receiving a trio of accolades for Bourne, Christchurch and Holywell’s Parks.
The news of this year’s accreditations for the parks is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green spaces of Ipswich, so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy them.
Christchurch Park has held this prestigious award for an amazing 18 years in succession.
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said:
“Congratulations to everyone involved at Ipswich Borough Council who have worked tirelessly on achieving the exacting standards required for these Green Flag Awards.
“Quality parks and green spaces like Christchurch Park make the country a healthier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.
“Crucially, parks like this are free and safe spaces for families to socialise, for children to play, and for everyone to enjoy nature. They also provide important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”
Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, says:
“We are all delighted that Bourne, Christchurch and Holywell’s Parks have maintained their Green Flag status, together totalling forty award-winning years. I would like to thank our industrious Parks team, community groups and volunteers who make them such special places. Everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their efforts and achievements, which sees us celebrating for another year!
“We’re incredibly proud of all our parks and open spaces in Ipswich, and the huge benefits they bring to our residents and visitors, as well as in protecting wildlife and environmental assets all around us.”
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The Friends were recently approached by the Ipswich Star to contribute to an article about fascinating features in the Park. If you would like to find out more about the buildings, monuments and places mentioned in the article do have a look at the more to see page by clicking here. If you’d like to join the Friends and support the Park, you can do so here. It only cost £10 a year.
