The In Bloom federation of East Staffordshire is a collective group whose members comprise of technical officers from East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Horticultural and Grounds maintenance departments as well as members of local community groups and parish councils.

The aim of the group is to develop strategies and support entries into the regional Heart of England in bloom campaign from across the Borough. 

In Bloom 2022

East Staffordshire entries, supported by Molson Coors and Trent & Dove in this year’s Heart of England In Bloom competition have been rewarded for their hard work, as they collected a haul of gold medals at the regional awards on Thursday 22nd September.

In claiming the awards, East Staffordshire entries have now collected a total of 36 consecutive gold medals since 2008. Burton upon Trent, who are also bidding for RHS Britain in Bloom glory later this year, made it a total of 14 consecutive gold medals, as the town collected gold in the small city category.

There were also golds for entries in Winshill, as well as Uttoxeter, who took a win in the Small Town category.

East Staffordshire parks, open spaces and neighbourhood entries also claimed a total of 21 medals, including 12 gold. There were also special judge’s awards for Winshill volunteers Dennis and Margaret Fletcher for the work they have carried out in their community, as well as for Fountains High School, who picked up best project for young people for the Potting Shed which they operate at Stapenhill Cemetery.

In Bloom Highlights 2022

2022 In Bloom Results

For further information about In Bloom telephone 01283 508575 or by email: paul.steed@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk