We’re delighted to announce we’ve been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award today (Tuesday 17 July),  for the third year running.

Green Flag Community Awards (part of the Green Flag Award scheme) recognise and reward the best community run green parks in the country andMartineau Gardens stood out after impressing the inspector. The Gardens were judged against eight criteria: a welcoming place; healthy safe and secure; clean and well maintained; sustainability; biodiversity and heritage; community involvement; management and achievements.

Caroline Hutton, Director,Martineau Gardens said:

“Martineau Gardens are a community-run garden that’s open for free to the public. This award is a tribute to the dedication of our volunteers who work hard to keep the gardens a beautiful and tranquil spot for Birmingham people to come and relax in.”

For more information about the awards visit: www.greenflagaward.org.uk