Village Green Campaign takes stand in Edge Hill

Following Liberal Party members and residents working together to launch Village Green status applications for both the Dixie Dean Playing fields and Clubmoor Rec, the focus has now turned to the Tunnel Road fields which front the Chatsworth Housing Estate, in Edge Hill

Here local activist Pat Maddox was given the run around by council officials, however Pat knew she could depend upon the Liberal Party for support, Cllr Steve Radford accompanied her in presenting to the council the application and 9 witness statements.

This week the formal notices will appear in the Liverpool press for both the Tunnel Road and Clubmoor Rec applications 

The good news is ,as word travels, at least two more residents groups are meeting Liberal Party colleagues to assist launching more applications.

Village Green status requires that the land is open for common access (eg Not enclosed by fencing) and in common use without restrictions for a period of 25 years or more.

Each application needs to be presented to the Magistrates Court and have at least 6 witness statements confirming the common use for the 25 year period with a detailed map of the area in question.

If your group would like help applying for Village Green status please e mail us at steve.radford@liverpool.gov.uk