Display of flower power!

Published date09 September 2021
Publication titleChester Chronicle
North West in Bloom is the voluntary regional organisation that administers the Britain in Bloom competition in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, and is one of the 18 regions and nations that comprise Britain in Bloom. Britain in Bloom is one of the most effective, and longest running environmental competitions in the United Kingdom and each year it grows in size and importance and involves more people, groups and organisations within the community.

The aim of the competition is to encourage the improvement of our surroundings through the imaginative use of trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping. It also aims to achieve a litter free and sustainable environment.

Entries in the competition are asked to focus on its three key areas: Horticulture, Environment and Community.

The council has four entries in the competition this year - a whole borough entry and entries for Grosvenor Park, Chester, Marbury Park and Alexandra Park, Hoole.

The council's cabinet member for environment, highways and strategic transport, Councillor Karen Shore, said: "Of course, all our parks and green spaces are wonderful assets to the borough and it was difficult deciding which locations to enter into the competition, however the whole borough entry was a great opportunity to showcase all the amazing work that takes place throughout the entire borough.

"Teams from across the Council have contributed ideas for projects and schemes to...

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