A campaign group has been given an award for transforming a neglected patch of land into an “outstanding” park.

Long Lane Pasture, in North Finchley, has achieved the outstanding level in the London in Bloom awards – the only scheme in Barnet to have received it.

Earlier this year, the park was also awarded the Green Flag award.

Dennis Pepper, chairman of the trust, said: “We are absolutely delighted, especially as such an award requires us to reach a very high level in community participation, environment, responsibility and gardening achievement.

“Coming as it does on top of the Green Flag award earlier in the year reflects the dedication of our management team and the hard work of our volunteers.”