King's Lynn Green Space Granted Village Green Status

Harding's Pits in King's Lynn has officially been granted village green status by Norfolk County Council, securing the seven-acre site as a public leisure space. The Harding's Pits Community Association Group campaigned for 30 years to protect the land, which was previously earmarked for housing and a supermarket.

The site, a former 19th-century clay pit and landfill, currently serves as a public space for dog walking, wildlife spotting, and accessing the town centre. Local campaigners and independent councillor Alexandra Kemp successfully pushed for the designation to prevent further development and ensure the area remains a protected open space for the community.

Editor's note: The brief provides a clear, accurate summary of the village green status designation and the historical context of the campaign.