Delight as four Monmouthshire locations pick up Green Flag awards
The Monmouthshire sites to gain a Green Flag award this year were Rogiet Countryside Park (an award recipient since 2024), Tintern Old Station (a recipient since 2009), Caldicot Castle and Country Park (honoured since 2013), and Castle Meadows in Abergavenny (since 2014).
Twelve community sites were recognised with the Green Flag Community Award, including: Bailey Park, Busy Bees Garden, Caerwent Meadows, Caldicot Community Garden, Crick Meadow, Crucorney Allotments, Goytre Community Garden, Incredible Edible Usk, Laurie Jones Community Orchard, Mardy Park, Rogiet Wildlife Friendly Village and The Cornfield.
Keep Wales Tidy administers the Green Flag Award programme in Wales, with support from the Welsh Government.
Monmouthshire County Council's cabinet member for rural affairs, housing and tourism Cllr Sara Burch said: 'We have a wealth of fantastic green spaces and attractions across Monmouthshire.
'From family days out to those seeking something more nature or activity focused, there is something for everyone.
'I am proud that the hard work of volunteers has been rewarded once again with these Green Flag Awards.'
Cabinet member for climate change and the environment Cllr Catrin Maby said: 'It is so pleasing to see that many of our locations within the beautiful county of Monmouthshire have received awards this year.
'It is fantastic to see sites at from Tintern Old Station to Castle Meadows in Abergavenny have been recognised with Green Flag awards.'
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