IT’S OFFICIAL – two of Sedgemoor’s parks have been named as among the very best in the UK by the Green Flag Award Scheme.

Marine Cove Gardens, on Burnham’s Esplanade has received the Green Flag Award for the fourth year running with Apex Park in Highbridge receiving it for the ninth year in a row.

And just to highlight how exceptional Apex Park is – it received its highest ever score.

Nationally, 1,582 parks and green spaces received a prestigious Green Flag Award in 2015.

The new 2015 flags were raised at both locations yesterday, as part of the annual Love Parks Week.

The award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country.

Councillor Ian Dyer, chairman of Sedgemoor District Council said: “It is with thanks to Sedgemoor’s Parks, Clean Surroundings and Dog Warden staff, as well as the incredible support from the Friends of Marine Cove Gardens and Friends of Apex Park Improvements Group, that both parks are in tip-top condition for their wide range of visitors.”