Open Spaces (Hansard, 16 July 2002)

HC Deb 16 July 2002 vol 389 cc242-3W 242W

§ Mr. Don Foster
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what progress has been made towards the introduction of
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the Green Flag Award scheme for recognising excellence in local parks, play areas and open spaces; and if he will make a statement. [69381]

§ Mr. McNulty
Work to further develop the Green Flag Award scheme began on 1 April 2001. This has already led to an increase in the number of awards from 50 in 2000 to 81 this year. A new award category—the Green Pennant—was introduced in May 2002 to recognise the achievements of community managed and maintained spaces, and a further award category is being developed to recognise excellence in play space provision.