Assets of community value list - King George V Playing Fields

Details of assets nominated for listing as an asset of community value and decision reached

Nomination details

Asset name

King George V Playing Fields

Asset address

Off Stafford Road, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 3NJ

Area

Bloxwich

Date nomination received

16/03/2025

Status of nomination

King George V Playing Fields was listed on 10/06/2025

Reasons for decision

The panel considered that the land to be included on the list was:

1. within the Council’s area
2. nominated by an eligible body
3. not within any category of land that is exempt from inclusion on the list
4. of community value as there was clear evidence that the land is used principally for purposes which further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community, and that it is realistic to think it can continue to be so used in the future. In particular, the panel noted that the the number of activities which take place on the fields. It is also noted that King George V Playing Fields is a protected site already as it is registered with Fields in Trust.

Details where owner has notified of intention to dispose of asset

Intention to sell

Date notification received

n/a

Interim moratorium period (6 weeks from notification)

n/a

Intention to bid received

n/a

Full moratorium end date (6 months from notification)

n/a

Full 18 month protection period end date

n/a

Expiry

Date listing expires (5 years after listing)

n/a