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We are delighted to invite everyone to our Legacy Woods Community Street Party 2026, as we get together to celebrate the first anniversary of Legacy Woods.

Following last year’s street party, we are doing it all again on Saturday 5 September from 6:00pm, on Abbots Rise opposite house numbers 33–45.

Everyone in the community is welcome. Bring a chair, a dish to share and something to drink, and join us for an evening of food, music, games and, most importantly, good company.

Community Street Party 2025

During a recent visit to Legacy Woods by the Forestry Commission, an area of Japanese knotweed was identified within the woodland.

Japanese knotweed is an invasive non-native plant which can spread rapidly if it is not appropriately managed. Following its identification, we have appointed a specialist contractor to treat the affected area and manage its eradication.

Unfortunately, Japanese knotweed cannot normally be eliminated with a single treatment. The contractor will therefore undertake a programme of treatment and monitoring which is expected to take up to three years to complete.

While this work is taking place, we would ask visitors to avoid the woodland wherever possible. It is particularly important not to disturb or remove any of the affected plants, as even small fragments can contribute to their spread.

We will continue to monitor the area closely and will provide further updates as the treatment programme progresses.