We’re delighted to announce that Bradford on Avon has once again achieved a Gold Award at this year’s South West In Bloom competition.
South West In Bloom is part of the wider Britain in Bloom programme, run by the Royal Horticultural Society. The competition encourages communities to improve their local environments through horticulture, environmental responsibility and community participation.
Earlier this summer, Sean Fletcher visited Bradford on Avon to judge the town’s entry. During his visit, he saw some of the fantastic projects taking place across the town and met many of the groups and volunteers who help make Bradford on Avon a wonderful corner of the world.
Summing up his visit, Sean wrote: “Bradford on Avon continues to make a strong impression as an attractive, environmentally conscious town where horticulture, heritage and nature sit comfortable alongside one another.
The excellent hanging baskets, well-maintained planters and colourful planted areas provide an attractive backdrop to the historic town, while the commitment of the town council, volunteers, schools and community groups demonstrates that Bradford on Avon continues to take great pride in its green spaces.
“What particularly stands out is the town’s established environmental ethos.
“Biodiversity, sensitive management of green spaces, tree care and sustainable practices are not treated as individual projects but increasingly form part of the way the town is managed,” added the judge.
The In Your Neighbourhood entries will be presented with their awards at our Environment & Green Spaces committee on Tuesday 8 December.