A green space used by the community in Wyesham, Monmouth and run by volunteers is one of six places in the county that has won a Green Flag Award.

The Green Flag Award, delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, aims to connect people with the very best parks and green spaces. The awards benchmark parks and green spaces, so visitors know wherever there is a Green Flag, they’re visiting an exceptional place with the highest standards.

A total of 223 Community sites marks another record high for Wales, which for the second year running, proudly holds more Green Flag Community Awards than any other country delivering the Green Flag scheme in the World.

Other areas receiving recognition include the Old Station Tintern and Chepstow’s Garden City Sensory garden

35 community sites in Wales received their first Green Flag Community Award, marking a significant step forward in the availability of high-quality green spaces across the country.

Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "I am very proud that Wales continues to lead the world in community-awarded green flag sites.

“Our local green spaces play a vital role in connecting us to nature, supporting biodiversity and providing opportunities for healthy recreation, and it is particularly pleasing to see people actively helping to maintain and improve them.

“The standards required to achieve Green Flag status are exceptionally high, so I'm very delighted to see so many diverse sites and organisations achieving this prestigious recognition and want to congratulate everyone involved for providing outstanding facilities that benefit both local communities and visitors alike."

The Green Flag Award, delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, aims to connect people with the very best parks and green spaces. The awards benchmark parks and green spaces, so visitors know wherever there is a Green Flag, they’re visiting an exceptional place with the highest standards.