Bicester residents have come together as the future of one of the town’s popular parks is under threat. Under draft proposals released by the council, the children’s play area in Banbury Road could be demolished to make space for a community garden. However, the group says that local residents have not been adequately consulted in the plans and many feel strongly that the recreation area should be retained and refurbished instead. Susan Hall has lived in Bicester for 34 years and regularly used the park with her children and now visits with her grandchildren. She is now leading the campaign to save the equipment.