PRESS RELEASE, 14th July 2026
Hollingwood Hub has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and is officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces.
The Chesterfield Canal Trust, which leases the site from Derbyshire County Council, is celebrating today after receiving the award for the tenth year running.
Jim Bower, who leads the Trust’s Gardening Team at the Hub, said “It is brilliant to get this official recognition for the hard work of our volunteers. The public tell us they love it and we take great pride in creating such a welcoming space.”
Hollingwood Hub is the home of the Chesterfield Canal Trust. Bedsides the beautiful garden, it houses the Trust’s Information Centre & Shop, Katey’s Coffee Shop and a large car park. The Trust runs regular public trips and charter cruises on its tripboat Madeline. CJB Training & Adventure runs paddlesports hire aided by Trust volunteers.
The internationally recognised Green Flag scheme for parks and green spaces is celebrating its 30th year.
Hollingwood Hub is one of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year – a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the team who care for this green space, ensuring it is maintained to a high standard for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “Parks and Green Spaces are essential to support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming.
“The Canal Trust volunteers at Hollingwood Hub have shown what can be achieved when green spaces are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard.
“Congratulations to everyone involved.”
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
