Britain is changing into a extra inexperienced and nice land – but it surely’s unhealthy information for one metropolis

A report found the nation’s 40 largest towns and cities enjoyed an overall net gain of 390,000 square metres of green space between 2023 and 2024

Britain is becoming a more green and pleasant land, a new study suggests.

The report found the nation’s 40 largest towns and cities enjoyed an overall net gain of 390,000 square metres of green space between 2023 and 2024. That’s the equivalent of 55 full-size football pitches, making the UK the No1 in Europe for getting greener.

It comes after a study laid out the science-fiction-like inventions which are set to transform our lives in 2026.

Researchers from robot lawnmower firm Husqvarna used artificial intelligence and satellite data to track urban green spaces. The study included analysis of both public and private land within the UK’s biggest built-up areas.

Reading, Berks, with its Caversham Court Gardens, Thames Valley Park and Christchurch Meadows, was crowned Britain’s greenest urban spot. It’s followed by Milton Keynes, Bucks, famed for its concrete cows in North Loughton Valley Park.

Swansea and Sheffield also rank high in the report for both boasting a range of nature reserves and other green spaces.

But Blackpool was named Britain’s least green city, followed by Portsmouth, Southend and Dudley. Sunderland and Newcastle saw the highest net increase in green spaces over the period, while Leeds and Coventry suffered the biggest losses.

The report said: “The UK has been recognised as having a net gain of urban green spaces, equivalent to 55 football fields, while urban greenery declines globally.”

Husqvarna’s director of digital business exploration, Erik Swan, added: “Our report champions the success stories of urban green spaces, but it also sets a challenge to ensure efforts do not fall in other parts of the world. For many, well maintained green spaces in cities are integral to wellbeing and fitness, and we all have a role to play in protecting these spaces for everyone.”

Kew Gardens curator Alexander Summers said its experts were exploring ways to make the UK even greener.

Mr Summers said: “Our scientists and horticulturists are undertaking research into the most effective ways to conduct urban greening and enhance existing green space. This is particularly important as we face the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.’”

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