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HUNTINGDON IS NAMED AS
THE OVERALL WINNER OF ANGLIA IN BLOOM 2010
Huntingdon in Bloom was launched in 1994 with the
aim of improving flower displays, sustainable planting and
environmental issues in preparation for an entry in the regional
competition, Anglia In Bloom. Anglia in Bloom
is part of Britain in Bloom, supported by the Royal Horticultural
Society. Huntingdon has achieved an award each year and in 2009 we struck
GOLD.
In 2010 Huntingdon was named as the overall
winner of the Anglia in Bloom Competition and was awarded the
GOLD
standard after being judged the best
overall entry from the six competing counties.
To read the judges report 2010
click here
In 2006 the town achieved a Silver Gilt Award.
The judges give points against the following
criteria -
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1 |
Floral displays, grass cutting, public parks and town gardens,
war memorials and recreational areas, public buildings, displays
associated with roads including roundabouts, business and
commercial - shops, multiple stores, retail centres, bus and train
stations, residential front gardens. Local Authority -
public parks, recreation areas, open spaces, war memorials, verges
and roundabouts. |
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2 |
Permanent landscaping including roadside planting, recycling
sites and car parks, residential areas, community involvement
including planting by voluntary organisations. |
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3 |
Natural habitats and recycling including nature conservation
projects. Evidence of designated areas for creation and
understanding of wild flowers and wildlife with interpretive
material. Community involvement to improve the environment. |
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4 |
Local environmental quality such as absence of litter, dog
fouling and vandalism. Cleanliness of town centre and other
public areas, residential areas, functional areas to include
public parks and gardens, bus and train stations and children's
play areas. Community involvement including campaigns and
community projects resulting in improved cleanliness. |
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5 |
Public awareness such as promotion of Anglia in Bloom,
fundraising, media coverage and sponsorship. Benefits of
kind (or other support), and media coverage. |
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