As we head towards the local council elections on 7 May these are the top priorities FOBP is asking the new council to tackle:

Large music events – FOBP is asking the council to review the events policy for Burgess Park. The size and scale of the commercial events 2025 was too big; too much of the park is fenced off; the increased size of the crowd creates too much damage to the ground and grass.  Read more about our call for changes to the council policies for large events in Burgess Park.

Safe cycling routes AROUND Burgess Park – FOBP is calling for (i) safe cycle routes around Burgess Park – the Burgess Park orbital route – (ii) better signage that park routes are shared pedestrian/cyclists. Read more about FOBP activity on cycling.

Metropolitan Open Land (MOL)- Southampton Way – FOBP is campaigning with other local groups for the designated MOL land to be incorporated into Burgess Park. It is important that there is commitment to: this land remaining as MOL and being restored as green space and a local vision for this to happen. Read more about the MOL land.