FPRA - All you need to know about Fairfield Park

Making Fairfield’s Playgrounds More Inclusive

The FPRA committee has met to discuss the concerns expressed at the two public meetings on Friday, April 30. Having listened to the concerns it has been decided to continue with the installation of all of the equipment except for the proposed musical instruments. The committee has agreed to make further investigations regarding the noise […]

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Fairfield

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sunrise: 04:55

sunset: 21:01

Sensory Equipment

Where to see them?

The various items of sensory equipment are widely in place at play areas. Anybody with queries are welcome to go along and look at the items in situ. At Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis (near Dunstable), they have a larger set of Empire Chimes. Drums can be found at Standalone Park, Letchworth, and Shuttleworth Park […]

Central Urban Park North

Central Play Area South

Western Play Area Bronte Avenue

Crescent of Trees Bronte Avenue

Pirate Park

Fairfield Hot Spots

Southern Shelter Belt

Perhaps the prettiest walk in Fairfield, and very different depending on the season. Fairfield is bounded on three sides by the tree shelter belts. These were originally planted in the 1800’s, and contain some very mature native species of trees. The shelter belt has a footpath and a bridal way, separated by a now very […]

Western Shelter Belt

A more natural woodland area bounding the western edge of Fairfield village. The woodland is denser and goes back to the Green Lagoon. The footpath has been left more natural here, although an asphalt pathway was added in an area that became boggy in the winters. It has several horse styles along the length of […]

Our Market area

When the Urban Park (North) was redesigned in 2018, an area was specifically set aside in the style of a french village market, with hardcore standing for arts and craft stalls or food vendors. There have been several such markets held here, including a Winter Fair in late November 2019. Plans were to hold such […]

Food vendors galore!

The market space was always intended to be used as a place that local food vendors could supply their mouth watering temptations to the residents of Fairfield, but it was not until near the end of the COVID-19 lockdown that we were able to tempt several food vendors to set up in the market place. […]

Green Crescent in Charlotte Avenue

Once a bare sole less grassy mound, this crescent has been transformed into a picturesque family friendly area. The two large grass areas are bounded by a dark leaved beech hedge on the outside of a perimeter of young trees. Several flower and shrub beds have been planted in the central area and are making […]

Figure of Eight Pirate Park, Bronte Avenue

So called Figure of Eight as it mirrors a figure of 8 with a crescent of trees and a young children’s play area, or Pirates Park due to the pirate ship climbing frame within the play area. It is a simple space connecting the southern shelter belt to Bronte Avenue. Normally a peaceful quiet area.

Urban Park Central South Play Area

This forms only a part of the larger Urban Park, and it is surrounded by a mature beech hedge and contains large grassed areas where families have picnics and children play football or cricket. There are some randomly planted trees. A footpath bounded by an avenue of trees to walk along. There is a play […]

The Green in Bronte Avenue

The green is located on one of the routes around Fairfield, Bronte Avenue, and was originally only bounded by wooden posts and a grass verge. In order to stop the parking of cars on the grass verge, which became very muddy in the autumn and winter, a beech hedge was planted. Still only a couple […]

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Urban Park

Food Traders Proving Popular on Urban Park

It’s been great to see the Urban Park being used as it was originally intended with the market-place area being used for the benefit of Fairfield residents. The food stalls have been a welcome reprieve for us who have been unable to eat out and the two original vendors, La Crepe Franglaise and the Roaming […]

The Raised Stage Area

The raised stage area at the Bowls Club end of the Urban park also needs to see more use. The commemoration of World War 1 saw just how the area can be used. It will be used again for commemoration on Remembrance Sunday in November when the annual service will move from the Community Hall […]

The Urban Park – it’s history and revamp

The developers provided the basics and that was it! The message from answers to the Parish Plan questionnaire in 2015 was clear. The Urban Park is bland! The Urban park is not fit for purpose! The FPRA and the FPC worked together on how to make the area of value to all. Residents on Fairfield […]

Living on Fairfield Park

What External Colours Can I use?

This is one of the most common questions we get asked. The orginal Masterplan was very specific about colours and this was carried forward when the Parish Council, with our agreement, repeated the external colours that can be used. The actual Design Statement of the village Neighbourhood Plan can be downloaded here. But here are […]

Your Rentcharge

Residents of Fairfield Park pay a rent charge to cover maintenance and repairs of the communal areas and facilities. Responsibility for maintenance and upkeep was with the local councils – in our case Central Bedfordshire and Fairfield Parish Councils – but changes in legislation meant that councils no longer have to fulfil this obligation. Instead […]

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s and Don’ts apply to your property, these are called covenants and form part of the contract to purchase your property. They are there to protect the look and feel of Fairfield as we all pay a premium (rentcharge) to live here and keep standards high. These are listed in legalese in your transfer document […]

Planning and Development

All planning applications for alterations and other developments on Fairfield Park are dealt with by Central Bedfordshire Council. If you are proposing to add a conservatory or an extension to your house you should check with the Council to see if planning permission is required. Planning application forms can be found at the following link. […]

Scanlans Surgeries Cancelled

As a result of the Covid-19 restrictions the monthly surgeries that Scanlans were due to hold have been cancelled until further notice. You can contact Scanlans by Tel: 0121 711 8866 or Email: [email protected]

Buying and Selling Your House

All properties that form part of the Fairfield Park area are covered by a covenant which requires them to pay a rent charge (For more details see the section that explains the rent charge). Scanlans Property Management LLP are the agents appointed by the Residents Company to manage the collection of the rent charge and […]