Ashfield District Council says six parks across the district have received the Green Flag Award for 2022.

The initiative is championed by Keep Britain Tidy, which runs the annual Love Parks Week to celebrate the achievements of those volunteering and managing parks and green spaces.

Ashfield parks to receive the award include Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite; Kingsway Park and Portland Park, Kirkby; Sutton Lawn; Selston Country Park; and Titchfield Park, Hucknall.

The executive lead member for Parks, Towns Centres and Environmental Services, Coun Samantha Deakin, said: “We are proud of all the fantastic open spaces in Ashfield and this award recognises all the hard work the teams have put in to once again retain the Green Flag Award.”

Executive lead member for Leisure, Health and Wellbeing Coun Rachel Madden added: “Our green spaces are an important part of community-life and are used by everyone whether it be walking the dog, families relaxing, children playing or for sports and events. Ashfield’s parks give the communities, its children and pets a vital space to play, grow and create those lasting memories.”

The council has a calendar of events being held across Ashfield’s Green Spaces over the summer and the next big event is Ashfield Day which is being held at Sutton Lawn on Saturday, 27 August. The event will include a free outdoor cinema, inflatable entertainment and local musical talent.