Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces (copy attached).

The Open Spaces Business Manager introduced a report on the Green Flag Awards 2013, noting that all of the City of London Corporation’s Open Spaces had retained their Green Flag status and, of these sites, nine were also awarded Green Heritage Awards.

In response to a question from a member, the Business Manager confirmed that the City of London’s submission to London in Bloom had recently received a Gold Award.

RESOLVED, that:

·         The success of the City of London Open Spaces in the Green Flag and London in Bloom Awards be noted and reported to the Court of Common Council on 24 October 2013.

·         That the members of staff and volunteers at all the Open Spaces be congratulated on their contribution to the City of London’s success in the awards.