Two Green Flags for Dacorum

Canal Fields in Berkhamsted and Chipperfield Common have today (17 July) been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales; and they are the first green spaces in Dacorum to achieve the standard.
To be awarded a Green Flag a park or green space must reach a set of key criteria, including being a welcoming place, healthy, safe and secure, well maintained and clean. An assessment is made against the criteria by an independent judging team, involving a visit to the site and a desk assessment of the site’s management plan.
Canal Fields, close to Berkhamsted town centre is an attractive and pleasant place for local people and visitors to enjoy. The site benefits from grass areas, trees, waterways, as well as a well equipped play area and skate park.
Chipperfield Common is the largest woodland in Dacorum and is undoubtedly the best known feature in Chipperfield. It has an area of 47.5 hectares, and is a great place to go to experience the feeling of the countryside and to get close to nature.
Councillor Herbert Chapman, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability said ''We know how important our precious green spaces are to local people and that is why we are absolutely committed to making sure they are safe, welcoming and well maintained. These Green Flag successes recognise the commitment made by the Council, particularly the park's staff, who continue to work in partnership with Chipperfield Parish Council, Berkhamsted Town Council, Berkhamsted Youth Town Council, Berkhamsted Community Partnership, Countryside Management Service, Chiltern Chalk Streams Project and Canal and Riverside Partnership.
The Borough Council, with representatives from Chipperfield Parish Council and Berkhamsted Town Council will collect the awards at a ceremony at the end of the month.

July 2008