Manchester cemeteries earn Green Flag for care and biodiversity
The awards highlight the year-round work of staff, volunteers and community groups who maintain these spaces
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Manchester City Council has announced that seven of its parks and cemeteries have retained their Green Flag status, which recognises high standards of maintenance, biodiversity and community value.
Among the green spaces to retain their Green Flag status are Southern Cemetery, Manchester General Cemetery, Blackley Cemetery, Philips Park Cemetery and Gorton Cemetery.
The awards highlight the year-round work of staff, volunteers and community groups who maintain these spaces. Southern Cemetery was also designated a local nature reserve in the past year, reflecting its ecological significance.
Cllr Lee-Ann Igbon, executive member for vibrant neighbourhoods, said: “I am so proud of everyone whose work led to our retention of this prestigious award.
“Parks and cemeteries play a hugely significant role in the ebb and flow of our daily lives and I am so pleased to see our colleagues and stakeholders rewarded in this way.”
She added: “Whether it is the friends-of groups which play an important role in the running of Alexandra Park, the business owners that help people enjoy our green spaces, or our partners who help us put on events and attractions all year round, these Green Flags are something everyone should be proud of.”
The Green Flag Awards, considered the international benchmark for excellence in green spaces, celebrate areas where people feel safe and welcome, biodiversity is protected and local needs are met.
