A public inquiry opens today to determine whether a piece of land in Exeter should be designated as a village green.
The application for Eastern Fields in Pinhoe is being disputed by the city council, who own the land.
It would prevent the site being developed.
People living near Eastern Fields in Pinhoe say the land's been used for children's play and general recreation for decades, and should be protected for future generations.
Torbay tourism facing pressures
Bay MP says tourist trade needs stability and help
What is the future of vulnerable but vital Slapton Line?
Millions of pounds have already been spent protecting the road
Reform win Brixham by-election
Very small turn out
Exeter city centre traffic scheme rejected
Plan branded ‘a profligate and pointless waste of taxpayers' money
Council tax will rise to help fund police
Taxpayers will pay 5.2 per cent more from April
