Press release -
Bury wins top regional award for 11 years in a row
At the 2014 RHS North West in Bloom finals, Bury has scooped gold and won the Best Large Town category for the 11th year in a row.
Radcliffe won a gold award in a separate category for the 4th year running and Ramsbottom, entered
by Incredible Edible Ramsbottom, won a silver gilt award in its first year of entry since the year 2000.
Two discretionary awards were also presented to Bury – the Environmental Quality Award for Bury’s recycling initiative and the Outstanding Contribution Award went to Martin Dowding, grounds maintenance manager at Bury Council.
Bury was also put forward to represent the region in the national Britain in Bloom finals in 2015.
Councillor Tony Isherwood, cabinet member for the environment, said: “Due once again to a fantastic all round team effort, our borough has retained its reputation for excellence and won yet another set of impressive awards.
“Producing these results year on year is a fantastic achievement and clearly demonstrates what can be pulled off when council teams work in partnership with the local community and local businesses.
“The results are a credit to everyone involved.”
ENDS
Press release issued: 29 October 2014.
Picture: The wicker display at Peel roundabout, sponsored by Superior Signs. (Further photos are available on request).
Note to editors:
The regional and national ‘in bloom’ awards presented to Bury from 2003 to 2013 are as follows.
2003
Runner-up, Best large town, North West in Bloom
2004
Best large town in the North West
Best new landscape feature
Best Environmental Award (St Thomas School)
2005
Best Large Town, North West in Bloom
Best feature in a public place
Silver Award, Britain in Bloom
2006
Best Large Town, North West in Bloom
Best feature in a public place
2007
Best Large Town, North West in Bloom
Environmental Quality Award
Silver Award, Britain in Bloom
2008
Best large town, North West in Bloom
Clean Sweep Award
2009 Best large town, North West in Bloom
Heritage Award
Local Routes Award
Silver-Gilt Award, Britain in Bloom
2010
Best large town, North West in Bloom
Gold Award, North West in Bloom
2011
Best large town, North West in Bloom
Gold Award, North West in Bloom
Silver-Gilt Award, Britain in Bloom
RHS Floral Award, Britain in Bloom
2012
Best large town and gold award, North West in Bloom
Best town centre, North West in Bloom
The Environmental Award for local authorities, North West in Bloom
2013
Best large town and gold award, North West in Bloom
Gold Award, Britain in Bloom
Environmental Responsibility Award, Britain in Bloom
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