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Mayor welcomes Green Flag judge

Sunday, 19 June 2016 13:06

The Mayor and Mayoress Councillor John Skinner JP and his wife Giil welcomed Green Flag judge Michael Foy to the parlour on Friday June17. 

 

AMichaelFoyGreenFlagJudge DSC5339 MediumThe Mayor and Mayoress with Green Flag judge Michael Foy, second left, and the parks service's Dave Hewes, Graham Newsome and Martin Higgins

 

Run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy the Green Flag awards scheme recognises excellence in parks and green spaces and judges them against eight criteria including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement. 

 

In 2015 Douglas received five Green Flag awards: for Noble's Park, the sunken gardens, Douglas golf course, Douglas Head and Hutchinson Square. 

 

Results for 2016 are due to be announced in July.

 

'On Air' at the Town Hall

Saturday, 18 June 2016 15:51

Manx Radio goes 'Mayoral'.

Live screening event at the Studio Theatre.

Mayor launches 2016-2017 charity appeal

Thursday, 16 June 2016 14:43

Three local charities to benefit.

New office opens at 13 Church Street Thursday July 7.

Love, charity and leadership have the power 'touch all those who live in the Borough'.

Former Councillor Stan Cain dies

Monday, 13 June 2016 11:03

Mr Stan Cain passed away on Sunday June 12.

Murrays Ward bye-election result

Saturday, 11 June 2016 14:54

New Council Member for Murrays Ward.