The awards ceremony, held at Bolton Wanderers Football Club, recognised the Council's dedication to environmental excellence and community pride. In addition to the borough-wide accolade, six individual green spaces were presented with Gold Awards: Alexandra Park, Westminster Park, Whitby Park, Rivacre Valley, Castle Park, and Marbury Park.
Volunteering groups also achieved excellent results in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category. Several groups received Level 5 Outstanding awards, including Hadlow Road Station, Friends of Lees Lane Ponds, Friends of Williston Meadows, Whitby Park Community Garden, Chester University Wellbeing Garden, Davenham Community Garden Regeneration, and Friends of Weaver Parkway, the latter also receiving the 2026 award for Gardening for Wildlife.
“"The Britain in Bloom initiative, led by the Royal Horticultural Society, is one of the UK’s most respected environmental campaigns. It promotes civic pride, encourages sustainable practices, and celebrates the power of communities working together to create cleaner, greener, and more beautiful places to live."
Councillor Stuart Bingham, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhood Pride, highlighted the importance of the Britain in Bloom initiative in fostering civic pride and promoting sustainable practices.
