A community park has taken gold in a regional competition, earning praise for its welcoming atmosphere and variety of planting.
Beech Hurst Gardens in Haywards Heath was named Park Category Winner at the South & South East in Bloom Awards, part of the regional arm of the Britain in Bloom campaign, which is supported by the Royal Horticultural Society.
It also received a Gold Award.
Councillor Chris Hobbs, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Customer Services, said: "These awards are a fantastic achievement and reflect the care and pride that goes into maintaining our parks and green spaces.
"They recognise the hard work of the Council, Glendale and local volunteers, whose commitment helps make places such as Beech Hurst Gardens so valued by residents."
The Green Space Action Team, a volunteer group led by a team of Countryside Rangers, also received two awards, including the RHS Community Gold Award and an 'Outstanding' rating in the RHS It's Your Neighbourhood scheme.
Sam Smith, Service Manager at Glendale, said: "We're delighted that both Beech Hurst Gardens and the Green Space Action Team have been recognised through these awards.
"As Mid Sussex District Council's Green Spaces management partner, we're proud of the work that goes into caring for the parks and helping them thrive."
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