Green Flag award for Victoria Park, Ashford
Tabled 17 July 2025 by Sojan Joseph
That this House celebrates Victoria Park in Ashford, which has received a Green Flag award; notes the award is managed by Keep Britain Tidy and recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK to help make the country a healthier place to live and work; further notes that the judges acknowledged Victoria Park is an asset to the local area, with an excellently managed river, brilliant facilities for the local community, such as a sensory garden and a pump track, and a good programme of local events, including Park Run, Forest School, and yoga; commends the staff for their hard work and dedication to the park; further commends the local authority and the National Lottery Heritage Fund for helping to improve and protect the park; and encourages more people to visit Victoria Park to make use of its excellent facilities.