Brunel University London is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for its lush and leafy Uxbridge-based campus – the seventh time the prestigious accolade has been bestowed upon it.
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark international standard for publicly accessible parks and green spaces in the UK and around the world.
As a result of this year’s awards, 2,216 parks – the largest number since the scheme began 27 years ago – are proudly preparing to raise their flags.
The news that the Uxbridge campus has achieved the accreditation is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that everyone can enjoy it.
Commenting on the win for the Brunel Grounds team, Stuart Bonney, Brunel’s Director of Estates Development and Infrastructure, said: “We really value the oasis of greenery we have here on campus: our Quad, the River Pinn and plenty of trees and lawn. It’s not only great for students and staff, but also for people visiting from the local community or further afield. And, of course, for wildlife.
“It takes care and dedication to keep our well-used green spaces looking so good. Our Grounds team richly deserve this award.”
Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd MBE said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Brunel University London in achieving a Green Flag Award.
“Brunel’s campus in Uxbridge is a vital green space for the community in West London, bringing people together and providing opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles. The staff and volunteers do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the government’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
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