North-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awards
The North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.
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"We have not put the council's parks forward for Green Flags in recent times as we have chosen to prioritise putting our resources towards the upkeep of the sites, so they can continue to be enjoyed by the public."
— James Gilchrist , Executive
"These 14 awards also reflect not only the incredible work carried out by our staff and volunteers, but also our clear commitment to improving and protecting our parks."
— John Riddle , Executive
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The North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.
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