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Green Spaces and Footpaths
The village has an open and spacious feel; the
large greens are the focus of outdoor events
and are used daily by the children as play
areas. A particularly attractive footpath leads
from the bridge on Preston Lane, through
the heart of the settlement and on to open
countryside overlooking Alscot Park. From there
it leads to Atherstone on Stour; it is well used
by both locals and walkers from elsewhere.
Otherwise there are relatively few clearly-
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90% of respondents thought them important
and almost half said they would like more
pedestrian rights of way. A large majority of
those would like some access to the river.
Exactly half would like a community
orchard and 40 respondents (39%) were keen
for allotments to be made available once again.
23 of those would prefer them to be in the
previous location. Asked about the following
features, 92% felt they were important or very
important:
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80% believed it was
important or very important
that most of Preston on Stour
village is a Conservation
Area. Many of the additional
comments listed in the survey
responses further emphasise
how important parishoners’ home and work
surroundings are to them.
...92% felt
wildlife and the
countryside was
important or
very important