Barton upon Humber Town Council will be entering the CPRE Northern Lincolnshire’s Best Kept Village competition for 2025.
Residents across Barton upon Humber are being encouraged to take part in this year’s event by organising an environmental project or activity within the local community. This could be raising awareness campaigns, hosting community recycling drives, organising community litter collections, sweeping footpaths, anything to enhance the towns appearance and to create a positive impact within the town.
Awards will be presented by CPRE to celebrate the work carried out to enhance the beauty and sustainability of the local environment and for showing increased community involvement and community spirit amongst residents.
CPRE Northern Lincolnshire is part of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, a nationwide charity dedicated to preserving the countryside, protecting green spaces, and promoting sustainable living.
Entries will be judged on a wide range of criteria, including:
-
- Best Kept Cemetery
- Best Kept Pub
- Best Kept Churchyard
- Best Kept Playground
- Best Kept War Memorial
- Best Community Planting
- The competition features separate categories for small village (under 500 population), medium village (500 to 2000 population), large village (2000 – 4000 population) and small town (over 4000 population). Barton upon Humber enters the Small Town category. In 2021, Barton received Most Improved, in 2022 & 2023, Barton came joint 3rd and in 2024, Barton received a highly commended award. Winners of each category receive cash prizes. Runners-up receive smaller prizes.
Judging will take place between the last two weeks in July and the first week in August and will be on a range of issues, with the emphasis on community involvement. The aim is to reward those who show inclusivity and community effort.
If you would like to organise an environment project, please contact Barton upon Humber Town Council to discuss your ideas. Email. Info@bartonuponhumbertowncouncil.gov.uk / 01652 633598 / 07983 154787 before June 1st 2025.
For more information about the competition, please visit: Best Kept Village Competition – CPRE Northern Lincolnshire
