Britain in Bloom

Stockton's horticultural excellence means that the town will represent the North East of England in this years Best City category of the much coveted Britain in Bloom competition for the second year running.

Britain in Bloom is a campaign organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), that encourages communities of all sizes to make positive and lasting improvements to their local areas. The campaign is the largest of it kind in Europe and involves floral features, permanent planting, wildflower meadows, planting for nature, fruit and vegetable gardening and much, more.

Other core elements include cleanliness and tackling issues of litter, graffiti, vandalism and anti-social behaviour. All sectors of the community are encouraged to join in the campaign in a bid to boost civic pride and help retain a local identity. Britain in Bloom also promotes good practice in the environment by encouraging recycling, the establishment of conservation areas and other sustainable projects.

The RHS encourages all communities to get involved to help create safer, cleaner and greener local environments.