Keep Britain Tidy

Canal Trust gets 10th Green Flag

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Mark Lancaster

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July 16, 2026

Hollingwood Hub has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and is officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces. The Chesterfield Canal Trust, which leases the site from Derbyshire County Council, is celebrating today after receiving the award for the tenth year running. Jim Bower, who leads the Trust’s Gardening Team at…
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GREEN & SERENE: Waterways make a splash in national awards

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Web Editor

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December 16, 2025

More than 2,000 parks, gardens and green spaces across the UK and beyond have been announced as 2025 Green Flag Award winners, marking a record-breaking year for the internationally recognised quality standard. A total of 2,250 locations achieved Green Flag status in 2025 — the highest number ever recorded by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy,…
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GREEN FLAG STATUS for waterways

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Web Editor

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August 24, 2024

Almost 750 miles of waterways managed by the Canal & River Trust have been honoured with the prestigious Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy. CANAL & River Trust has retained all its existing 736 miles of Green Flags, with waterways maintaining the standard required for the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.…
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