Green Flag award retained

The accolade was confirmed as the list of Green Flag sites for 2026/27 was announced. 

Independent green space experts volunteered their time to judge applicant sites against eight strict criteria, including biodiversity, cleanliness, environmental management, and community involvement.

Councillor Yvonne Forsey, cabinet member for climate change, waste and recycling at Newport City Council, said: 

“I’d also like to pay tribute to our cemeteries team for the work they have done to retain Green Flag status for the tenth year running at Gwent Crematorium.’’

“We have been carrying out a lot of refurbishment work on the site over the last year, all without compromising on the exceptional gardens and green space there, so it’s great to see that recognised yet again’’

Justin Norma, one of our gardeners at the crematorium, said:

''Receiving Green Flag status for the tenth-year running is really important. Recognition for doing a good job means a lot, especially when so much work goes into maintaining the high standards visitors expect. 

This award helps keep the motivation up and encourages us to keep looking for ways to improve the gardens, so they remain a peaceful, welcoming place that benefits all our visitors and the families we serve.”

The Green Flag awards are a UK-wide scheme which recognise and reward well-managed parks and green spaces. 

The Green Flag award programme is delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, with support from Welsh government.