Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 2:10 pm on 1 February 2017.
Thank you. I was absolutely delighted that Pontypool Park was named the best park in Wales for 2016, following a public vote by the charity Fields in Trust towards the end of last year. The park was also shortlisted from 214 entries for the UK’s best park award, narrowly missing out to Rouken Glen Park in Scotland. We have so much to be proud of in Pontypool, and the park itself is unique. How many parks in Wales, or across the UK, can say that they are home to ponds, Italian gardens, a playground, an historical shell grotto and folly, Pontypool rugby club, a leisure centre and even a ski slope? Will you join me in congratulating Pontypool Park, and also in paying tribute to all the hard work and dedication of the friends of Pontypool Park who give up their own time to ensure that the park is kept clean and tidy for everyone to enjoy?