The Chair of Flintshire County Council has presented awards to the winners of this year’s Best Kept Communities in the county.
The winners of the competition met the Chair, Councillor Hilary McGuill, at an awards ceremony at County Hall.
The winner for the best kept village with a population of under 1000 was Llanfynydd with Bretton in second place. New Brighton was awarded third prize, and Pontybodkin and Abermorddu received a Certificate of Merit.
Caerwys was the winner of the best kept community with a population of over 1000 and under 5000, and Northop came a strong second. Leeswood and Hope came equal third and a Certificate of Merit was awarded to Higher Kinnerton.
Holywell was the winner of the best kept town centre, with Mold and Mynydd Isa coming equal second.
The best kept senior citizens’ estate was won by Ochor y Bryn in Halkyn, with second prize going to Stoneleigh Close in Sealand. Moel Fammau Road in New Brighton, and Heol y Dderwen in Leeswood came equal third. Certificates of Merit were awarded to Heulwen Close, Hope; Park Crescent, Penyffordd; and Ffordd Gwynedd, Northop.
Councillor McGuill said:
“Taking part in the Best Kept Communities competition helps to improve the environment of villages and towns throughout Flintshire. It encourages community spirit and improves the appearance of the area. We’re very grateful to Mrs Elizabeth Snowden who works hard each year organising the competition.”
