Bloomin’ marvellous results at Britain in Bloom North West awards

The RHS Britain in Bloom Awards North West Awards 2026 has resulted in Cheshire West and Chester Council receiving an impressive selection of awards.

The Council has been awarded the prestigious Gold award for its Whole Borough Entry at the Awards, held at Bolton Wanderers Football Club.  This top accolade recognises the Council’s outstanding commitment to environmental excellence, horticultural achievement, and community pride across the borough.

In addition there was also borough-wide recognition, individual Gold Awards were presented to six exceptional green spaces:

Alexandra Park, Westminster Park, Whitby Park, Rivacre Valley, Castle Park, and Marbury Park

Volunteering groups also received excellent results in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category:

Hadlow Road Station Level 5 Outstanding (plus an award for 5 years of Outstanding)

Friends of Lees Lane Ponds Level 5 Outstanding

Friends of Williston Meadows Level 5 Outstanding

Whitby Park Community Garden Level 5 Outstanding

Hoole 3 Joint Alleys (3JA) community gardens Level 3 Advancing

Chester University Wellbeing Garden Level 5 Outstanding

Davenham Community Garden Regeneration Level 5 Outstanding

Friends of Lostock Gralam Station Level 4 Thriving

Friends of Weaver Parkway Level 5 Outstanding (plus the 2026 award for Gardening for Wildlife)

Marshalls Arm Management Group Level 5 Thriving

Neuromuscular Centre Winsford Level 5 Outstanding

Friends of Elm Grove Level 5 Outstanding

Stamford Steet Allotments Level 5 Outstanding

Lache Garden Group Level 4 Thriving

Friends of Westminster Park Level 5

Thackery Drive Jubilee Orchard Level 5

Overpool Allotment Association Level 5

Councillor Stuart Bingham, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhood Pride, said:

"Winning a North West in Bloom Gold award for our whole borough entry is a fantastic achievement and something everyone involved can be incredibly proud of. It reflects the ongoing commitment of our Council teams, partner organisations, community groups and volunteers who work throughout the year to keep Cheshire West and Chester looking its best.

"From our parks, green spaces and floral displays to the environmental projects and community initiatives that help our neighbourhoods thrive, this award recognises the collective effort that goes into making our borough a cleaner, greener and more welcoming place for everyone.

"I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this success. Their passion, pride and dedication help create places where people want to live, work and visit, and this Gold award is a fitting recognition of that shared commitment."

The Britain in Bloom initiative, led by the Royal Horticultural Society, is one of the UK’s most respected environmental campaigns. It promotes civic pride, encourages sustainable practices, and celebrates the power of communities working together to create cleaner, greener, and more beautiful places to live.

Pictured - Representatives from the Council's Environmental Services team with the Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhood Pride, Cllr Stuart Bingham at the awards ceremony.

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