Magnificent seven still flying the flag

KEEPING the green flags flying: (l-r) Andy Marsland, Euey Madden of Greenspace, Cllr Jean Stretton, Glen Dale and Jerome Tymm.

ALL seven of Oldham’s parks have retained the Green Flagstatus that recognises their high standard.

Oldham has been involved in the Green Flag process since 2001 when the borough received its first green flag for Stoneleigh Park.

Since then Alexandra Park, Brownhill Nature Garden, Chadderton Hall Park, Coalshaw Green Park, Foxdenton Park and High Crompton Park have all followed.

The honour recognises green spaces that are high quality, welcoming, well managed and enjoyable.

The flags are on display in each of the parks as part of the “Love Parks” week, until Sunday.

Councillor Jean Stretton, Oldham Council cabinet member for neighbourhoods and devolved services, said: “This is fantastic recognition of all the work that’s gone into making our parks and green spaces looks as good as they do. “

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