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Four Gedling Borough Parks Awarded Prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2025

Date Posted: 12:18 PM on Tue, 15 July 2025

Gedling Borough Council is proud to announce that four of its parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award for 2025. Arnot Hill Park, Burton Road Jubilee Park, Gedling Country Park, and Breck Hill Park have all received the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Arnot Hill Park retains the award for the 19th consecutive year, Gedling Country Park for the 10th year in a row, and Burton Road Jubilee Park for the 10th time. Breck Hill Park also received the award for the 4th year in a row after successfully being awarded the accreditation for the first time in 2022. The four parks in Gedling Borough join over 2,250 sites across the country in collecting the award for 2025.

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “Congratulations to everyone involved who have worked tirelessly to ensure that it achieves the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.

“Quality parks and green spaces like the ones in Gedling borough make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.

“Crucially, parks are a vital green space for communities in Gedling to enjoy nature, and during the ongoing cost of living crisis it is a free and safe space for families to socialise. It also provides important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, said: “We're pleased to announce that four of our parks in Gedling Borough have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award. This achievement highlights the dedication of our parks staff and community groups in maintaining these open spaces for residents to enjoy. Our parks and open spaces are vital for our communities, providing areas to socialise, exercise, and improve health and wellbeing.

I’d like to thank everyone involved in helping us to retain these awards and also to encourage our residents to explore these fantastic assets that we have right here on our doorstep.”

Councillor Viv McCrossen, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat, added: “Winning the Green Flag Awards once again reflects our unwavering dedication to protecting and improving our natural spaces. These parks are more than just scenic places to relax, they’re vital for nurturing wildlife and addressing the challenges of climate change.

This year marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Gedling Country Park, a shining example of what can be achieved when a community and its council work hand in hand. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this success. I encourage all residents to explore, enjoy, and take pride in these cherished green spaces.”

For more information about the Green Flag Awards and the winning parks, visit the Gedling Borough Council website.