RESIDENTS are being asked to nominate land to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) is joining in a national programme that will see areas of land becoming dedicated Queen Elizabeth II Fields.

The project sets minimum criteria around quality and accessiblity of land as well as protecting the sites as public open spaces.

Clr Stuart Parker, executive member for culture and recreation, said: “The nominated land must have the principle use of outdoor sport, play and or recreation.

“The minimum acceptable size is half an acre or 0.2 of a hector and the site must be open and accessible to the public.

“There are many such sites owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council and I would urge everyone to put their favourite forward for consideration as a Queen Elizabeth ll Field.

“We are asking community groups and local people for their help in nominating a piece of land.”

The deadline is October 31 to complete the QEll expression of interest nomination form.

This is available at cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/sport_and_leisure/sport/2012_olympics/queen_elizabeth_ii_fields.aspx or ring Helen Pearce, leisure development, health and wellbeing manager on 01606 288548.