Forty-five parks in Kent have been named as some of the best-kept outdoor spaces in the country, as they are awarded Green Flag status. The title sets the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the UK and is given out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Some of Kent’s winners include Mote Park in Maidstone, Samphire Hoe in Dover, Leybourne Lakes Country Park and Reculver Country Park, near Herne Bay. The charity hands out the awards based on nominations from local authorities. As well as the Green Flag Award, five Kent parks have also held on to the…