Parks and open spaces honoured in Waverley

A total of 11 council-managed parks and green spaces in an area of Surrey have been honoured by an international award scheme.

The sites in the Waverley area have received Green Flag Awards, marking them as some of the finest in the world.

Farnham Park has, once again, also received Green Heritage Site Accreditation, recognizing its "exceptional management of historic features".

Steve Williams, Waverley Borough Council's portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said the awards were "a testament to our dedicated parks and countryside team".

Parks on the award list in addition to Farnham are Broadwater Park and Phillips Memorial Park in Godalming.

Green spaces honoured were Badshot Lea Pond and Orchard, Bealeswood Common in Dockenfield, Blackheath Common near Albury, Frensham Common, Lammas Lands in Godalming, Mare Hill near Witley, Summerlands Estate in Cranleigh and Weybourne Nature Reserve.

The Green Flag Award Scheme is managed by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

It sets the benchmark for the management of green spaces across the UK and globally.

Mr Williams said: "I do hope our residents get out and enjoy some of our beautiful greenspaces this summer."

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