The award recognises the council’s ongoing efforts to improve habitats for bees and other pollinators across the town. "Bees’ Needs Week is the annual campaign led by Defra to raise awareness of the vital role that bee’s and pollinators play in our environment. "So may I offer a very big thanks to the Yate Town Council team, in achieving this prestigious award for our town.” She said: “I congratulate Yate Town Council on winning this award. "We can all do our bit to help pollinators and the town council are showing just how we can do that."