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Great Broughton village green granted protected community status
Overview
A village green in Great Broughton with no registered owner has been granted protected community status as an asset of community value by North Yorkshire Council. Although legal ownership cannot be verified and the parish council has maintained the land since the late 1960s, the designation gives villagers up to six months to prepare a bid to buy the land if it is ever put up for sale.
Key points
- The village green in Great Broughton has been granted protected community status as an asset of community value.
- The land is unregistered with HM Land Registry, but has been managed by the parish council since the late 1960s.
- The designation gives a community group up to six months to prepare a bid to purchase the land if a future owner decides to sell.
- North Yorkshire Council concluded that the land serves a meaningful community function and contributes to village life.
- The green is used for events such as Christmas celebrations, carol singing, and litter-picking, and hosts amenities including a bus stop and noticeboards.