MediaCityUK is recognised as one of the UK’s best green spaces

MediaCityUK has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world.

MediaCityUK is among a record-breaking 1,970 UK parks and green spaces and 131 in 13 other countries around the world, which has received a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.

This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.

As a creative, digital and cultural hub MediaCityUK attracts thousands of workers and visitors each day and has a thriving residential community.

Jennifer Davies, Estates Manager for MediaCityUK, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for first time. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining MediaCityUK to such a high standard.”

Paul Todd, International Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, said:

“It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 131 International winners. Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement.”

To find out more details, about the events that go on in MediaCityUK please visit the “What’s on” page on MediaCityUK’s website:

www.mediacityuk.co.uk/whats-on/

Notes to Editors

The Green Flag Awards Scheme (http://greenflagaward.org/) is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Keep Wales Tidy and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.

Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity. We run programmes including Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag/ Seaside Awards for beaches. We also campaign for the country to be litter free and waste less. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, our programmes and campaigns visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.

Any green space that is freely accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status. A Green Flag Community Award recognises quality sites managed by voluntary and community groups. Green Heritage Site Accreditation is judged on the treatment of the site’s historic features and the standard of conservation.

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