St Edmundsbury’s parks and open spaces are among the most valued in the country, according to a report published to celebrate Parks Week.
The Park Life Report, the first ever public satisfaction survey of Britain’s parks and green spaces, found that nationally 68 percent of people who took part in their survey were either satisfied or very satisfied with their parks and spaces. Research undertaken by St Edmundsbury Borough Council in 2006/07 found that satisfaction level of borough residents was 82 percent, up 2 percent on the previous survey.
Cllr Lynsey Alexander, portfolio holder for Culture said:
“Parks and open spaces contribute immeasurably to well being and the council is committed to making sure that everyone can enjoy year-round fresh air and space outside. Our parks service has won global acclaim but knowing that residents think highly of the service is even more important to us.”
East Town Park in Haverhill is expecting to receive Green Flag status shortly, following on the award being given to Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds last year.
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Note to editors: Green Flag awards recognise the best green open spaces in the country.
St Edmundsbury Borough Council owns 335 hectares of parks and open spaces and over 30 hectares of woodland and wildlife nature reserves. The council has three country parks at Nowton, (Bury St Edmunds); East Town Park, (Haverhill) and West Stow. It also has 46 formal parks and recreation grounds, ten allotment sites, two cemeteries and a variety of other amenity space.
ISSUED BY SALLY EASTON, COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, ST EDMUNDSBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL, Tel 01284 757046 sally.easton@stedsbc.gov.uk
