Derbyshire Dales green spaces have been presented with prestigious Green Flag Awards.

Derbyshire Dales District Council is celebrating after Matlock’s Hall Leys Park, Bakewell’s Bath Gardens and Ashbourne Park were presented with internationally recognised standards – a testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the teams which care for the green space, ensuring it is maintained to a high standard for visitors and residents to enjoy.

Hall Leys is a winner for a 19th year, Bath Gardens has been awarded Green Flags in each of the past six years and Ashbourne Park has achieved the status for a third consecutive year.

District Council Leader Councillor Steve Flitter said: "These Green Flag awards reflect the hard work and dedication of our Clean and Green teams, not just in Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock but throughout more than 30

Matlock Hall Leys Park Green Flag - Kyle from the DDDC Clean and Green team are (from left), Community Development Manager Becky Cummins, Matlock ward member, Cllr David Hughes, Civic Chair Cllr Jo Linthwaite and Matlock ward members Cllrs Sue and Martin Burfoot

placeholder image — Matlock Hall Leys Park Green Flag - Kyle from the DDDC Clean and Green team are (from left), Community Development Manager Becky Cummins, Matlock ward member, Cllr David Hughes, Civic Chair Cllr Jo Linthwaite and Matlock ward members Cllrs Sue and Martin Burfoot

parks and gardens we own and operate across the Dales.

“Our green spaces continue to be a haven for young and old alike here in this beautiful part of the UK, and, importantly, they also attract thousands of visitors, which is vital for the Derbyshire Dales economy.”

Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “The three Derbyshire Dales parks show what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard. Congratulations to everyone involved."