PARKS across Bromsgrove and Redditch have been hailed as being amongst the top in the country after receiving the coveted Green Flag status.
In Redditch Morton Stanley and Overdale Parks were successful in the 2026 round of the awards alongside Bromgrove’s Sanders Park and Lickey End Recreation Ground.
The awards are managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
It recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. This year 2,391 parks across the UK achieved the award.
Leader of the council, Coun Matt Dormer, whose portfolio covers parks and open spaces said: “Redditch boasts a wealth of green spaces and are enjoyed by our residents whether they are attending events, meeting friends and family, getting some fresh air and exercise – or even walking the dog.
“And what’s more they are free to use.
“I am proud of our parks and this achievement recognises the dedication of our Place and Parks Team, the people on the ground, in maintaining them to such a high standard.”
Parks are one of Bromsgrove District Council’s priorities and is dedicated to providing green spaces where people and nature can flourish.
The Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, leisure and culture, Coun Shirley Webb said: “Parks and green spaces play an important part in improving our residents’ health and well-being from exercising, getting some fresh air, meeting friends or just enjoying the nature – all for free.
“It’s a place where communities flourish and I am delighted that two of our parks have been recognised as among the best in the country and is testament to the hard work of our parks and place teams.”
Ward Member for Norton, which covers Lickey End Recreational Ground, Coun Rob Hunter, said: “At Lickey End we have a great group of volunteers who take time, with the support of the Parks Team, to carry out jobs from painting railings, planting trees and plants to clearing weeds from the brook so our open space can be enjoyed by residents.
“And that’s what parks and open spaces are all about – bringing communities together so I welcome this award.”
Ward Member for Sanders Park, Coun Mick Marshall, added: ““Our parks and open spaces are important to our residents of all ages and more so as the Summer holidays are approaching, they provide a place for families to spend time, with lots to do and explore, all for free.”
