Barrow upon Soar Parish Council would like to make the following statement:

In view of legal advice received, the Parish Council has resolved that in accordance with the 1906 Open Spaces Act, a lease cannot be authorised for the area known as the picnic area on Fishpool Way for the purposes of building upon.

If any resident would like to view the legal advice in full, it is available by appointment only, at the Parish Council Offices.