A very accomplished and well-organised entry with strong community involvement. The community is in the process of rebuilding and enhancing the local community from a position of general neglect to the current position of achievement and optimism. The judges would expect Hayle to be increasingly successful with their entry in the future.

SUMMER JUDGING

Floral Displays

The judges were particularly impressed with:

• The high standards of floral displays in the public areas, especially Penpol Gardens
• The exceptionally well-decorated public houses, typified by the displays at the Cornish Arms
• The Quality of the floral displays seen in many of the residential gardens on the tour
• The adoption of the floral planters by businesses and the strong community commitment in the Best Kept Gardens competition, together with the involvement of the Scouts and the Heather Lane Nursery Group.

Areas suggested for future development:

• Some of the Amberol planters had gaps in the planting suggesting a lack of nutrients
• Continue to encourage further business participation, especially in the town centre
• Although it is recognised some residential gardens were aware of the judging, ensure all areas within the area are letter-dropped or leafleted prior to the judges visit
• Ensure the judges witness first-hand the active involvement of young people in the campaign.

Permanent Landscaping, Including Shrubs

The judges were particularly impressed with:

• The extensive variety of permanent planting within the public area
• The impressive range of planting and knowledge and enthusiasm of the head gardener at Paradise Park
• The well-kept and tidy gardens, displaying a good range of permanent planting
• The excellent initiative of the Adopt a Plotters, taking ownership of their environment.

Areas suggested for future development:

• Continue the plant renewal programme at King George the 5th Memorial Walk
• Ensure the newly planted trees that have failed at the newly opened retail park are replaced
• include a specific category or award in the Best Kept Gardens competition aimed at sustainable planting
• Continue to support and expand the Adopt a Plot scheme, perhaps even introduce a Friends of King George 5th Memorial Walk

The judges were particularly impressed with:

• The retention and refurbishment of the Mill Pond Garden and pond areas
• The excellent recycling initiative raising standards across the whole range of waste management.

Areas suggested for future development:

• On future tours it would be helpful to meet and discuss conservation issues with an appropriate specialist
• Pursue the aim to make recycled compost available to the public.

The judges were particularly impressed with:

• The extremely high level of cleanliness in both the parks and streets, together with the obvious motivation of the street cleansing staff
• The colour combination of the street furniture along the Copper House Regeneration Scheme
• The commitment of the volunteer litter pickers in keeping the area clean and tidy.

Areas suggested for future development:

• Continue with the high commitment to ensuring the current standards are maintained
• Expand the excellent regeneration scheme at Copper House into other public realm area
• Involve the local schools in designing a Keep Hayle Tidy poster.

Public Awareness

The judges were particularly impressed with:

• The high level of marketing and publicity, for example the website and press involvement
• The involvement of the Paradise Park in supporting the campaign through the painting competition.

Areas suggested for future development:

• Consider further marketing of the superb Adopt a Plot scheme
• Explore opportunities for obtaining further grant funding by recording the high level of volunteer time and using it as a possible aid to funding applications.