Described as an 'international quality mark for parks and green spaces' the honour is awarded in recognition of the hard work and dedication of those that care for green spaces so visitors and residents alike can enjoy them. Victoria Park in Tranmere and Warwick Park in Upton are the two new names on the list of Wirral parks receiving Green Flag status. Birkenhead Park and Wirral Country have also been given Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for another year in recognition of the management and promotion of historic features in those parks.
New Ferry Butterfly Park and Woodchurch Holy Cross - managed by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Holy Cross PCC, Woodchurch respectively – also achieved Green Flag Community Awards once again, making the total number of awards for Wirral sites 35 this year. Councillor Liz Grey, chair of Wirral's environment, climate emergency and transport committee, said: "It is a tremendous honour for Wirral to achieve so many Green Flag Awards, including Warwick Park for the first time and Victoria Park regaining its status. "I would like to extend my thanks and offer my congratulations to all those involved.
"There isn’t another area in the North West that comes close to having so many Green Flag accredited parks and these prestigious awards really celebrate the continual work and effort put in by those who look after these recognised sites. "It is the work of our Friends groups, volunteers and council staff that make awa.
