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5 October 2022

Blackpool honoured with Queen's tree

Blackpool is delighted to receive a special tree from The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) “Tree of Trees” which stood tall as a message of hope, regeneration and optimism to the nation and the world as part of the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations.

Aerial view of park with fountain and lake

Blackpool’s Stanley Park joins over 300 locations across the UK who were recently announced by the QGC as recipients of these special trees in The Queen’s name, which are gifted in a pot embossed with Her Majesty’s cypher.

Cllr Jane Hugo, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:

“It is a huge honour and privilege for Blackpool to be chosen to receive one of these special trees. “Stanley Park has recently been named England’s favourite park for the third time. It is the perfect location for the tree allowing it to be seen by residents and visitors alike. In the coming weeks we will decide exactly where the tree should be located within the park and will organise a ceremony to mark the occasion.”

Nigel Patterson, Chair of Friends of Stanley Park, said:

“We are delighted to be awarded a special tree from the Queen’s Green Canopy which signifies hope, regeneration and optimism. Our working partnership with the Council is working well by providing a quality park for residents and visitors alike and is recognised by our peers.

The tree becomes part of the living legacy in honour of Her Majesty, joining over a million trees already planted across the UK as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy.

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