11/09/2026
Update: Radford Pond & Waterways
The Parish Council’s Recreation & Open Spaces Committee recently reviewed the consultation results regarding the pond and waterways in Radford Park.
The Council is grateful to all residents who took part in the consultation and those who attended our Walks in the Park to learn more about the issues and the solutions. Councillors have listened to residents and noted that responses indicated that most residents were keen to retain the pond and the ancient waterways.
Whilst some residents were in favour of removing the sluice gate completely, this option would result in the pond being lost as the feeder channel would receive no water supply. Whilst this option leads to a larger long term cost saving, the Committee supported the residents' view that the pond is a valuable asset and should be retained.
The Committee therefore decided to commence with phase 1 of the plan immediately which is to resolve the issue of the dilapidated sluice gate. A decision was made to replace this with a rock ramp.
A rock ramp will provide improved passage for fish and will help reduce the amount of silt entering the pond.
Once the rock ramp is in place, we will turn our attention to the work required on the waterways and the pond to make the necessary improvements.
The Council is fully committed to restoring the pond and waterways and, whilst not all the work can be completed immediately, completion of phase 1 will be a major step forward.
You can read more about the survey results on our website by reviewing the agenda and minutes of the above meeting:
https://bramshottandliphook-pc.gov.uk/council/agendas-and-minutes/recreation-committee
