There were green fingers galore in Cockermouth Town Hall when the mayor presented awards to the owners of the council's favourite gardens.

Every year town councillors tour their ward and choose what they consider to be the best gardens and allotments.

The winners are then invited to a buffet and presentation at the town hall.

Mayor Julie Laidlow said: "When you are driving around in a car you do not notice all these lovely gardens. But when we were walking around our wards you really appreciate the effort people have put into them.

"So many people have busy lives but the ones that are able to put time into their gardens have created some beautiful spaces. Some of the gardens are stunning."

This year's winners were: All Saints Ward: (large garden) 1st – 43 Beech Lane, 2nd – 3 Beech Lane; (small garden) 1st – 10 Blencathra Court, 2nd – 18 Lowscales Drive.

Christ Church Ward: (large) 1st – 39 Harrot Hill, 2nd – 22 The Parklands; (small) 1st – 16 Fitz Road, 2nd – 12 Dunmail Crescent.

Best Floral Display: 1st – The Bitter End, 2nd – The Swan.

Best Pollinator Garden: 7 Meadowbank Close.

Gote Allotments: 1st – Plot 7, 2nd – Plot 22b, Most Improved – Plot 17.

St Helen's Street Allotments: 1st – Plot 16a, 2nd – Plot 25a, most improved – Plot 22b.

Best Pollinator Allotment: 17a St Helen Street Allotments.

Children’s Society Garden Trail – Best Garden: 82 Kirkgate.