Flagship Parks!

Flagship Parks!


26 July 2012

THREE of the borough’s parks have been awarded special Green Flags to mark them out as excellent facilities!
For the third year running Alexandra Park, Newtown, Pennington Hall Park, Leigh and Jubilee Park, Ashton have all been awarded the prestigious national Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the parks are well-maintained and well-managed with excellent facilities.
On Wednesday 25 July community groups, councillors and representatives from Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT ) - who manage parks on behalf of Wigan Council – took part in a special flag raising ceremony at Alexandra Park, Newtown to mark the occasion and celebrate “Love Parks Week”.
Dignitaries also officially opened the newly refurbished Bowling Pavilion. The work, which includes new toilet facilities, was carried out by WLCT following contributions from local councillors through the Brighter Borough Fund, Wigan Council and the Bowling Forum.
Stuart Murray, Chief Executive of WLCT, said “We’re delighted these parks have once again been recognised in the Green Flag awards.
“We work tremendously hard each year to ensure that our parks and green spaces are well-managed and well-maintained and this award recognizes all the endeavour that takes place throughout the year.
“I must congratulate everyone who has been involved in gaining these Green Flags, especially those volunteers who give their time and energy free as part of our Friends groups and local councillors for their support through Brighter Borough Funding.”



This year’s Green Flag Award scheme saw 1,424 sites across the UK recognized for their excellent facilities.
Wigan Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Chris Ready said: “Parks play a major part in our lives. They are places to relax, to play and to exercise and are exceptionally well used by the communities in which they are situated.”