A RECORD number of green spaces in Merthyr Tydfil have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award.
The council said a record number of council and community-run parks and gardens have been recognised by Keep Wales Tidy.
Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park, and Aberfan Cemetery have achieved the full award with 16 community projects having gained or retained the Keep Wales Tidy accreditation.
Now in its third decade the Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.
The winning community award locations include
- Cilsanws Nature Reserve
- Dowlais Community Centre
- Dowlais Infants School & Community Garden
- Edward and Trevor Nature Garden
- Gurnos Mens Project Community Garden
- Hafod Cottages Community Garden
- Merthyr Nats Bee Garden
- Market Street Garden
- Muriel & Blanche Community Nature Garden
- Penydarren Park
- Penywern Top Pond
- Pitwoods Park
- Pontsticill Village & Park
- The Hafod Community Nature Garden
- Twynyrodyn Community Hub
- Woodland Walk
Council cabinet member for neighbourhood services Councillor David Hughes said: “Merthyr Tydfil is going from strength to strength in terms of Green Flag Awards, year on year, and we couldn’t be prouder.
“I would like to share my heartfelt congratulations to you all for your hard work and dedication to our communities.
“I’m thrilled that the council’s parks and Aberfan Cemetery consistently win awards, which is down to the hard work carried out in maintaining them by our parks department.
“We also have a growing number of community groups and volunteers who give up their time to maintain their local green spaces for the benefit of residents – so many thanks to those as well.”
