Green Spaces

Green Spaces – Country Park and Open Space Management (OMS)

There are a number of areas of green space in Great Denham, including the Country Park and the former Golf Course land. There is also a network of Public Rights of Way that cross the parish, connecting us to neighbours in Biddenham (and on to Bromham) and Kempston.

The green spaces are owned and managed by:

Bedford Borough Council – the Country Park, the green space around the Park and Ride

Landowners: the Biddenham Estate and the Old Ford End Trust (the former golf course land) – their agent is Bidwells

Additionally, some of the green areas and verges are maintained by the Borough Council through an agreement known as Open Space Management.

Country Park and Pavilion

 

Open Space Management

 

Footpaths and Public Rights of Way

 

Responsibilities for the upkeep of the green spaces – grass cutting, weed control, litter picking etc – rests with a number of organisations. When reporting issues please note who is responsible for the area you have concerns about, and contact them in the first instance.

• The Borough as part of OMS (via resident service charge). The attached plan shows the areas covered by this charge, which is collected from residents by Bedford Borough Council.
• The Borough on behalf of DWH via a separate contract (replacing TCL). Areas covered are:
  • Verges along Greenkeepers Rd
  • Outside the Community Centre
  • Sub Station
  • Country Park
  • Country Park Edge
  • Wortham Close to Hilda Close
  • Play Area Country Park East
  • Highway verges G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7 and G8 plans.
• The Borough via Council Tax – the older, adopted areas of Great Denham, i.e. Carnoustie Drive, St Mellion Drive and all roads off, Great Portway and all roads off, Muirfield and all roads off, Kingswood Way.
• David Wilson Homes continue to have responsiblity for all other areas

Reporting issues

Should you wish to report matters regarding Grounds Maintenance of these areas please use the below platforms.

Bedford Borough Council

By emailing the Environmental Helpdesk:environment.helpdesk@bedford.gov.uk

By calling the Environmental Services Helpdesk: 01234 718060
David Wilson Homes