Two Reigate and Banstead parks have become officially recognised as some of the country’s best open spaces.

The Memorial Park in Redhill and Priory Park in Reigate have won the prestigious Green Flag awards.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Accreditation Manager Paul Todd said: “Both sites are vital green spaces for the community in Reigate & Banstead. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers who do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

The Green Flag Award scheme sets the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

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