Northumberland County Council’s parks and country parks are among hundreds of green spaces across the country taking part in Love Parks Week 2023. 
 

The celebration will take place from 28 July to 6 August, bringing together the council, landowners, residents and community organisations to celebrate and support our fantastic green spaces. 
 

Northumberland County Council will be highlighting the activities women can get involved in as well as the great work that is carried out by volunteers and staff to maintain our green spaces as part of the campaign. 
 

Earlier this month 12 Northumberland parks were awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards  which recognises them as some of the very best in the country.  
 

This international award, now celebrating its 27th year, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities. 
 

Northumberland County Councillor Colin Horncastle, cabinet member for Looking After our Environment said: “Here in Northumberland, we take great pride in our parks and country parks. They are very much valued by those who visit them. 
 

“Love Parks Week is a great opportunity to showcase the wonderful events that occur in our parks and to showcase the people who help to maintain them, ensuring they remain places for wellbeing, reflexion, and enjoyment for many years to come.” 
 

Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, said: “The Love Parks campaign would not be possible without the backing of our local authority partners, including Northumberland County Council, park managers and landowners. 
 

“This week is an opportunity for everyone to recognise the value of our parks and green spaces for communities, health and wellbeing, and to encourage groups within our communities that may not think of parks as a space for them to visit.” 
 

This year’s campaign is made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. 
 

You can keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s Love Parks Week campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.