Chesterfield scoops gold in East Midlands In Bloom

Representatives from the Chesterfield In Bloom committee and Chesterfield Borough Council were presented with the award at a ceremony last week.

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They were also presented with a judge’s award for the development of Edinburgh Road Pocket Park and received commendations in the least littered and the wildlife and conservation area categories.

Councillor Jill Mannion-Brunt, the borough council’s cabinet member for health and well-being, said: “It’s fantastic to receive this recognition for our marvellous floral displays.

“It is a real testament to the hard work of both local volunteers and our officers in ensuring our borough is a bright and beautiful place to live, with lots of fantastic green spaces for everyone to enjoy.”

Chris Turner, chair of the Chesterfield In Bloom committee, added: “I’m delighted that we’ve been recognised for all our hard work over the last year.

“It takes a lot of effort from many different community groups and the council to ensure the borough is looking its best in time for judging.

“In Chesterfield we have lots of great green spaces and the work done helps ensure these are looking their best.”

Judging for East Midlands In Bloom took place in July and the judges were taken on a tour of the borough.

Starting in Queen’s Park, they visited the town centre, Holmebrook Valley Country Park, the Britannia Inn, Hunloke allotments, Brimington Circle and the new Edinburgh Road Pocket Park.

Chesterfield is also competing in Britain In Bloom and will find out the results later this year.

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