Britain in bloom

Britain in Bloom

As part of our commitment to encourage participation in the management of the environment, we annually participate in the Thames and Chilterns region of the RHS Britain in Bloom competition.

Communities, businesses, schools and organisations within Milton Keynes participate in either the City entry or in other community categories, which have had great success in recent years, both regionally and nationally.

Annually, judges visit the entered communities in the borough whose horticultural prowess is judged to national standards in three key areas:

  • horticultural achievement (50%)
  • environmental responsibility (25%)
  • community participation (25%)

Milton Keynes borough “in Bloom” participants:

  • Milton Keynes Council / Serco – Large City category (and supporting other community entries).
  • The Parks Trust - Large City category (and supporting other community entries).
  • Stony Stratford – Small Town category
  • Newport Pagnell – Town category
  • Wolverton and Greenleys – Urban Community category
  • Simpson and Ashland Gardens Group – Village category
  • Galley Hill Gardeners- It’s Your Neighbourhood Community award
  • York House - It’s Your Neighbourhood Community award
  • The Open University – Private Park (part of the Large City Category)
  • Caldecotte Business Park – Business premises (part of the Large City Category)
  • H W Mason – Supporting the Large City entry