Parks hoist a record number of green flags
Friday, 18 July 2008 12:02
Children from Arnhem Wharf Primary School celebrated the record number of Tower Hamlets Council’s parks and open spaces that will be flying the prestigious green flag this year. The children made there own versions of the flag, which is a national standard of excellence.
The children flew their flags, which highlighted their favourite things about parks, in Millwall Park, Isle of Dogs - the borough’s latest addition to the country’s elite open spaces. Trinity Square Gardens, Mile End Park, Weavers Fields, King Edward VII Memorial Park and Island Gardens all saw their green flags renewed.
Cllr Abdal Ullah, Lead Member for Cleaner, Safer, Greener, Tower Hamlets Council said: “We’ve got some great parks in Tower Hamlets, and our record achievement of six green flags proves just that.
“We’re working hard to improve our parks year on year, so that residents can enjoy the open spaces that are on their doorstep.”
Cllr Rofique U Ahmed, Lead Member for Culture, Tower Hamlets Council said: “It’s not just about great looking parks, the green flag also highlights community involvement. Mile End Park is built on community involvement, with events and activities taking place throughout the year.”
The parks across Tower Hamlets are diverse, catering for the varied needs of the borough’s residents. Trinity Square Gardens has a rich history and great views of the Tower of London. The gardens feature lawns, bedding and shrub beds (designed for interest every day of the year!), fine trees, memorials to the Merchant Seamen who died in both world wars and to those executed on the former Tower Hill scaffold.
The gardens were created by special Act of Parliament and restored in 2003.
Tower Hamlets Council manages the garden along with the Corporation of London and the War Graves Commission for the enjoyment of thousands of tourists and office workers, as well as visitors to the memorials and the annual services.
By contrast, Mile End Park, which stretches from Limehouse to Victoria Park along the Regents Canal, is a park of the 21st century though work began in the wake of World War II. Building work to complete the park began in 1999, it now boasts a green bridge designed by award-winning architect Piers Gough. Among other attractions there is a state-of-the-art children’s play area. Electric go-karts, superb sport facilities and an arts pavilion.
Tower Hamlets parks join more than 700 parks countrywide in receiving green flags.
To find out more about the borough's parks, click on this link http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/data/discover/data/parks/index.cfm
The children flew their flags, which highlighted their favourite things about parks, in Millwall Park, Isle of Dogs - the borough’s latest addition to the country’s elite open spaces. Trinity Square Gardens, Mile End Park, Weavers Fields, King Edward VII Memorial Park and Island Gardens all saw their green flags renewed.
Cllr Abdal Ullah, Lead Member for Cleaner, Safer, Greener, Tower Hamlets Council said: “We’ve got some great parks in Tower Hamlets, and our record achievement of six green flags proves just that.
“We’re working hard to improve our parks year on year, so that residents can enjoy the open spaces that are on their doorstep.”
Cllr Rofique U Ahmed, Lead Member for Culture, Tower Hamlets Council said: “It’s not just about great looking parks, the green flag also highlights community involvement. Mile End Park is built on community involvement, with events and activities taking place throughout the year.”
The parks across Tower Hamlets are diverse, catering for the varied needs of the borough’s residents. Trinity Square Gardens has a rich history and great views of the Tower of London. The gardens feature lawns, bedding and shrub beds (designed for interest every day of the year!), fine trees, memorials to the Merchant Seamen who died in both world wars and to those executed on the former Tower Hill scaffold.
The gardens were created by special Act of Parliament and restored in 2003.
Tower Hamlets Council manages the garden along with the Corporation of London and the War Graves Commission for the enjoyment of thousands of tourists and office workers, as well as visitors to the memorials and the annual services.
By contrast, Mile End Park, which stretches from Limehouse to Victoria Park along the Regents Canal, is a park of the 21st century though work began in the wake of World War II. Building work to complete the park began in 1999, it now boasts a green bridge designed by award-winning architect Piers Gough. Among other attractions there is a state-of-the-art children’s play area. Electric go-karts, superb sport facilities and an arts pavilion.
Tower Hamlets parks join more than 700 parks countrywide in receiving green flags.
To find out more about the borough's parks, click on this link http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/data/discover/data/parks/index.cfm
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