Park users have been turning up their noses at the "smell" of a "dirty" pond in Bracknell.
One woman who went to visit Savernake Pond in Bracknell on Saturday, August 22, noticed the stench and murky water as she walked past.
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She claims the park has less wildlife due to people leaving their litter behind.
She said: "There is so much dirt in the pond. Not many geese are here anymore and the water is dirty and filled with plastic bags, tennis balls and cans.
"Also some dead fish too, the council is not maintaining this and it smells so much."
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It is unknown if the pond has been cleared or investigated since the woman visited on Saturday.
In the 1990s Savernake Park was adopted by Bracknell Forest Council who now manage the site for recreation and wildlife.
The Council said there are plans to improve biodiversity which will improve the water quality later this year.
A "huge increase in littering" has caused the pond to be polluted.
Cllr John Harrison, Executive Member for Culture, Delivery and Public Protection said: “We understand residents visiting Savernake Park may be concerned about the condition of the pond.
“Savernake is a balancing pond, designed to collect and store water run-off during periods of heavy rainfall, protecting downstream areas from flooding. The silt it picks up can cause the water to look brown and murky. Work to clear out the silt traps and improvements to biodiversity, which will help improve water quality, are planned for later this year.
“We have also sadly seen a huge increase in littering in our parks and countryside since lockdown measures were eased. It is all of our responsibility to protect our open spaces and we have put up anti-littering posters in problem spots. I would urge residents to act responsibly, protect our parks, and take their litter home.”
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