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* Huntingdon in Bloom *
 

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 -

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.

2

Permanent landscaping including roadside planting, recycling sites and car parks, residential areas, community involvement including planting by voluntary organisations.

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.

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.

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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