Stotfold Town Council was celebrating on Tuesday 14th July after receiving a Green Flag Award for Stotfold Cemetery
It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates it's 30th year.
Stotfold Cemetery is one of a record breaking 2,391 in the Uk to achieve the award this year - a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the team who care for this green space, ensuring it is maintained to a high standard for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Paul ToddMBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: " Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy.
Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, these areas simply don’t feel safe or welcoming. “With public services under pressure, investing in our green spaces is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life.
“Stotfold Town Council have shown what can be achieved when these spaces are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard."
"Congratulations to everyone involved."
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 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.
Congratulations must go also to our Friends of the Cemetery voluntary group who's hard work over these past few months has been so very much appreciated. We are incredibly proud of our beautiful cemetery and hope that our residents are too.
Published: 17/07/2026 Published by: Stotfold Town Council
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