THREE sites in North Solihull have once again clinched a Green Flag Award.
The status is awarded to those parks and green spaces which are deemed to have achieved a certain standard in a number of key criteria.
Locally, Babbs Mill Local Nature Reserve, Meriden Park and Woodlands Cemetery were all judged to have made the grade when the full list was published on Monday.
All three locations retain their place, having previously featured in the 2017 list. Across the borough as a whole, 15 sites were handed the coveted Award.
Nationwide, an unprecedented 1,883 Green Flags were awarded this year, which was nearly 100 more than 12 months ago.
Paul Todd, International Green Flag Award scheme manager, said: "It has been a record-breaking year for Green Flag Awards, and it’s fantastic to see such a diverse range of locations have been recognised.
"We are proud to have so many wonderful green spaces in the UK for people to experience, and encourage the public to head outdoors, explore their local area and find even more unexpected green spaces they can enjoy."
In order for a site to secure a Green Flag it must demonstrate its commitment to public safety, helping the environment and cleanliness.
Projects to nurture nature, promote community involvement and ensure that local people feel welcome are also taken into consideration by the scheme's judges.
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