Lytham Takes Silver
Lytham has retained a Silver Gilt award in the national Britain in Bloom Competition.
Lytham Takes Silver at the awards night
Lytham has retained a Silver Gilt award in the national Britain in Bloom Competition after an outstanding effort from residents and volunteers.
Last week the Lytham in Bloom group were presented with their award and were congratulated on their efforts which put them in the top 45 towns in the Country in terms of horticultural and environmental excellence. Although they didn’t hit the Gold they were aiming for they were more than happy with retaining the Silver and the remarks from the judges which suggest they are not far from the top spot.
Jim Leak, chair of Lytham in Bloom, said: “We would like to thank everyone that got involved in this year’s submission and are confident that this partnership working was appreciated by the judges. The feed back given by the judges commented that they were impressed to see the numerous improvements that have been carried out since 2007. They said that we had worked very hard to raise the profile of Lytham in Bloom and are now reaching, and have dialogue with, all sectors of the community.”
Many council led projects or projects organised with the Council and its partners were given special recognition. The fundraising team for Park View 4U and the work to recruit and support friends groups was particularly mentioned in the report from the Britain in Bloom committee.
Other comments in the report about areas the judges were impressed with were:
· The Memorial Gardens and the Triangle are two recently refurbished areas which have been completed to an excellent standard and provide two first class areas at prominent places in the town.
· The management of vacant commercial premises with the displaying of the poster competition was an excellent example of partnership working.
· The Friends of the Estuary assisted by the numerous Bloom volunteers and the Councils cleansing team ensured that Lytham was in a spotless condition, a credit to all concerned.
· The total commitment by St Bede’s senior school to enhance the environment and educate the whole school.
· Hall Park Primary School Eco schools education programme is clearly being enjoyed by infants and juniors in this vibrant primary school.
Councillor Susan Fazackerley, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, said: “This is a wonderful result for us to be recognised in this way on a national level. It is a fitting tribute to everyone involved in brightening up the town and an example to inspire other areas of the Borough. I am particularly pleased the judges recognised the partnership working with the In Bloom groups, the council, community groups and businesses as I think everyone would agree that this method of working together is the best way to really make a difference to our environment. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
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