Park gets seventh award for upkeep

DRIFFIELD'S Northend Park and Remembrance Gardens has been awarded its seventh consecutive Green Flag for its use and upkeep.

Parks get awards if they are judged to be well used, well managed and environmentally sound.

Northend Park was found to make excellent use of green space and offer well-maintained facilities and a high standard of safety and security.

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Altogether 1,200 Green Flags were awarded this year, along with 1,013 Green Pennants, which go to parks or green spaces managed by community or voluntary groups.

Awards manager Paul Todd said: "It's a remarkable achievement that so many parks have successfully reached Green Flag award status this year. The staff running the parks work very hard throughout the year to ensure their facilities are maintained to a high standard and enjoyed by the entire community."