Neighbours on the vast new-build estate which has transformed the former Rolls-Royce aerodrome land in Hucknall say they feel 'robbed' after forking out hundreds of pounds on a 'poorly' maintained park. Homeowners are charged £305 a year for Merlin Park which residents say has broken swings and was left with a concrete block on the grass.
Various housebuilders have redeveloped the area that once used to test experimental aircraft. And a number of new roads have been named after legendary aircraft of previous wars - like Hurricane Road and Spitfire Way.
Merlin Park is located to the south of Airfield Way and residents claim since they moved to the new estate the park maintenance fee has increased. Melanie Mills, who moved to part of the estate called Griffon Fields last September, said: "When we bought the house, we were told that the fee was going to be £286 a year. We have now been informed that it is going up to £305. But I also know there are some households on the development that pay £330 a year that are in four bedroom property as well."
