Redbridge residents are being encouraged to vote for parks in the borough in the national Green Flag awards.

Redbridge Council is urging people to show their support for Elmhurst Gardens, Goodmayes Park, Hainault Forest Country Park, South Park, Valentines Park and Ilford War Memorial Gardens by taking part in an online poll.

It comes after Valentines Park in Ilford was named 6th best Green Flag park in the country in the contest back in 2012.

Green Flag status is awarded to parks in recognition of good conservation, heritage, maintenance and general environment.

Visit www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/leisure_and_libraries/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/green_flag.aspx for more information.