The Winter Gardens hosted the grand ceremony
Blackpool’s best gardeners have been recognised for brightening up the resort with their colourful hanging baskets, manicured lawns and floral displays.
The presentation ceremony at the Winter Gardens also celebrated 20 years of involvement in the scheme by Elaine Smith who has now stepped down from her role.Enveco, Blackpool Council’s environmental services provider, co- hosted this year’s Blackpool in Bloom competition for the first time and will now take over the reins. The competition allows Blackpool residents and businesses to showcase their outside spaces while encouraging civic pride.
Elaine said: “Betty and I have been with the hosts from start to finish so I know we were able to hand this over the best way. The overall competition was a huge success and I look forward to having more time to enjoy it next year.” Elaine Smith and Diane Farley managed the route whilst four judges, Betty Bradford, Terry Mason, Tim Reilly, and Allan Wignall, judged the competition.
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