Brighton – Crowned the Green Capital of Britain
Posted on | June 1, 2010 | No Comments
Brighton Short Breaks has been reading, with justified pride, just some of the credentials which gives Brighton claim to the title of Green Capital of Britain.
Caroline Lucas has made history of course as the first Green MP to be elected to the House of Commons, but Brighton and Hove have been making inroads into a greener and more sustainable future for a few years now!
One of the best sites you can explore as a visitor to the city is the Visit Brighton website and you’ll see there that the title was awarded by an Asda survey – which actually focuses on the purchasing of recycled goods, and the consumption of organic foods – ie as ‘Green’ consumers – but the Visit Brighton site also details some of the other ways the city does its bit to lead the way forward in terms of ecological responsibility.
I already wrote earlier about the fantastic Jubilee Library which was awarded the Observer Ethical Award for its design and construction – but its Brighton’s Beach that I want to particularly praise here, as no visit to our city is complete without it.
It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Award – The Blue Flag Programme is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services.
It is the body’s independence and non-biased status that gives the award its true value – and it received the award based on the quality of the water as well as the cleanliness of the beach itself – which is cleaned daily. Brighton beach is also especially rich in the range of shops and stalls along the front itself – with art galleries, a museum, bars and clubs – as well as the essential bucket and spade emporiums!
The summer is forecast to be a warm one – but Brighton promises a great destination whatever the weather!
If you’d like to arrange accommodation during the month then check our our self catering Brighton properties and see what suits you best!
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