"Local Business Wins Top Green Award"

Linley Developments are one of the major prizewinners in the International Green Apple Awards 2007 for the Built Environmental and Architectural Heritage.

They have been given the National Gold Award in recognition of their work at St John's Church, Letty Green.

The Trophy was presented by top botanist and TV personality Professor David Bellamy, OBE at Kensington Roof Gardens.

The Trophies are awarded annually in recognition of building projects that enhance the built environment and/or protect our heritage.

The judges commented: "The Church, once frequented by The Queen and Princess Anne is now a residential building. The conversion has been considered and deliberate with the emphasis on keeping the original building as true and pure as possible while sensitively merging the modern accoutrements necessary for todays lifestyle."

The award-winning project will be featured in the next National Treasures guide and the council will also be presented with a prestigious Green Plaque later in the year, during a special prize giving ceremony at the House of Commons.

The Green Apple Awards campaign is run by The Green Organisation, an independent, non-political, non-profit organisation that recognises, rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world.

Their supporters include the Environment Agency, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and various other professional bodies.

National Organiser Roger Wolens commented: "We had 550 nominations this year and presented about 60 awards, so they did particularly well to triumph against some very strong competition

Press release from:
The Green Organisation
November 2007