A total of 18 parks and open spaces in Ealing have been awarded Green Flags - an award recognising the standard of parks in Britain.

Ealing Council was awarded the flags as part of this year's Keep Britain Tidy's Green Flag awards.

If a park has a green flag flying on its premises it is, according to judges, a sign the park has high standards, is well maintained and has excellent facilities.

The total of 18 marks an increase from last year's 16 Green Flags, with Heathfield Gardens in Acton and Montpelier Park in Ealing the new additions.

The 2016 Green Flag Award parks are:
Acton Green Common
Acton Park
Bramley Road Open Space
Brent Lodge Park and Churchfields
Heathfield Gardens
Islip Manor Park
Kind George’s Playing Field
Lammas Park
Montpelier Park
North Acton Playing Fields
Northala Fields
Pitshanger Park
Ravenor Park
Southall Manor House Grounds
Southall Park
Southfield Recreation Ground
Three Bridges Park
Walpole Park.

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member for transport, environment and leisure, said: "Ealing is well known for its parks and open spaces and they are the pride of the borough.

"Having them nationally recognised is a huge achievement and I am over the moon that we have secured a record-breaking 18 Green Flags this year.

"Along with our great parks teams, there are hundreds of volunteers who work with them to create spaces which people can enjoy. Congratulations to them all, these flags are testament to your passion and commitment to make this borough a great place to live and visit."

The Green Flag Awards are judged by more than 700 green space experts.