Gold awards for Nonsuch Park in South & South East in Bloom 2025

That this House congratulates Nonsuch Park on winning both the Heritage Park of the Year and Large Conservation Area gold awards in the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards; notes that the site, once home to King Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace begun in 1538, now serves as a vital country park of ancient woodland and diverse habitats; recognises that the gold award represents the highest level of achievement across all judging criteria; pays tribute to the outstanding work of local volunteers, including the Nonsuch Voles, and the dedicated teams within Epsom & Ewell Borough Council who protect, restore and enhance this unique heritage landscape; welcomes the recent restoration of historic garden features and the preservation of trees; and celebrates the deep pride the local community takes in safeguarding Nonsuch Park for wildlife, visitors and future generations.