GreenSpace
Yorkshire and Humber

Event resources now online
Presentations from the successful GSYH Open Meeting in December, which focused on big society, localism and quality places, are now available.

Applications open for Green Flag Awards
Green space managers and community spaces have until 31 January 2012 to apply for the 2012-13 round of Green Flag Award. Judging this year occurs from March until July to allow the Award to be given on 9 July, prior to the Olympic Games. More

Guide makes the case for quality housing green spaces
High quality housing green spaces have proven to make a huge impact on the lives of tenants, residents and other people living in local neighbourhoods, the verdict of a new good practice guide from Neighbourhoods Green, sponsored by Zurich Municipal. More

Love Parks Week: 21-29 July 2012
Celebrate your green spaces and encourage communities to register events held during Love Parks Week. More.

GSYH News & Information issue 06
The latest issue of the GSYH quarterly update is now available to download. Containing news of the Forum incl the open meeting in June, Y&H network queries and a GreenSpace update as well as information on Play, Community & Big Society, The Environment & Green Infrastructure, Health & Wellbeing and Funding. More

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Click on the links for more information on:

ParksMatch Online forum for parks-related issues
Online forum for community groups
National Forum presentations
GreenSpace policy responses