Seven parks and green spaces across Cheltenham have retained their Green Flag status for another year.

Sandford Park, Hatherley Park, Montpellier Gardens, Naunton Park, Pittville Park, Springfields Park and Winston Churchill Memorial Garden have all achieved the accreditation, which recognises the hard work and dedication of the teams, volunteers and partners who make these spaces great places for everyone to enjoy.

In addition, Pittville Park has also again achieved the Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of its historic features.

Cllr Izaac Tailford, cabinet member for waste, recycling and public realm, said: "We are thrilled that seven of our town's parks have once again received a Green Flag award. It is a testament to the dedication of our volunteers, friends of groups, green space team and Ubico grounds maintenance and cleansing team who work tirelessly to keep these wonderful spaces up to such incredibly high standards. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work."

Paul Todd MBE, Keep Britain Tidy's Green Flag Award scheme manager, said: "Cheltenham is a vital green space for communities to socialise, enjoy nature, for children to play safely and it provides important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health.

"It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected."

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for management of green spaces across the UK and around the world.