Goldington Green Improvements!
Improvement works are being carried out on Goldington Green. This is for
two purposes: to erect low wooden posts around the perimeter of the
green, to keep vehicles off, and to re-arrange the playground area to
include a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).
The posts were deemed to be necessary to protect the green following the
large number of unauthorised encampments that have occurred in recent
years. The MUGA is being installed first. The existing play facilities will
remain, but some will need to be moved to fit in the MUGA. Once the
playground is finished the posts will be installed. Access for authorised
vehicles will be via a lockable removable post near The Lodge. These
works should be completed by Christmas.
As Goldington Green is a protected area of common land and designated
village green the Borough Council has had to obtain permission from
central government for these works, and this was finally granted in the
summer of this year.