Save Our Lake Campaign

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Fairford Environmental Society

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The Fairford Environmental Society has applied to register Lake 104 and its surrounding land as a Village Green. This seeks to officially acknowledge that the area has been used by local people for lawful pursuits and pastimes for over 20 years and get that use 'as of right' enshrined in law.

If successful, it will benefit all Fairford residents, and safeguard this beautiful area for future generations.

We already have Witness Statements from many people from Fairford and Horcott. If you would like to help us with your memories, photographs etc of activities like swimming, paddling, picnicking, cycling, bird watching, ball games, please get in touch.

What is a Village Green?

A Village Green is a legal term for a place where local people enjoy recreation ‘as of right’. It does not have to be in the town centre. Village Green status does not alter the ownership of the lake or surrounding land, nor does it entail extra Council Tax. However, it does mean that there can be no built development on the land. It also preserves the right of local residents to use the land for ‘lawful pastimes’ such as those previously enjoyed before the fences went up, such as walking, playing, picnicking, cycling, paddling in the lake etc.