Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Britain in Bloom

Stockton is for the second year running the winners of the Best City category within the much coveted Britain in Bloom competition of 2009.  Representing the North East of England, Stockton were awarded a Gold, the highest accolade which can be gained within any category.

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.