ONGAR'S fight to secure a village green could depend on thecommunity's ability to raise funds.
A public inquiry this month is set to determine the future ofBowes Field, which has long been coveted by residents and Ongar TownCouncil as the site for a village green.
The council agreed to underwrite the legal costs of the inquiryon the grounds that a community working group would raise funds toensure other areas of council expenditure would not suffer. Thecouncil met again last week to discuss the workings of this group,which will comprise three town councillors and members of thepublic.
However, concerns were voiced that the sum, set aside by thecouncil to cover the legal costs of the inquiry, might not be enoughshould the inquiry result in an appeal.
Town councillor David Solomons said: "I am really concerned thatwe are spending this chunk of money. I just want to ensure that wedo not exceed that amount.
"We have not been given a blank cheque, which is why thisfighting fund is so important."
It is still unclear how funds will be generated by the workinggroup.
Town chairman Blane Judd says anything the council can do to helpoffset the legal costs will benefit the community.
The public inquiry will take place between December 14 and 16 atthe Churchgate Hotel, Churchgate Street Village, in Old Harlow.
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