The issue relating to the termination of the Trust lease at Pensford Field was reported in EastSheenMatters on 3 July 2025. This was in the shadow of the grant of a ten year lease to Dose of Nature, following private meetings between Sir Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner and Richmond Council Leader Gareth Roberts.

A Judicial Review Pre-Action Protocol Letter served on the Council has now come to light.

It alleges bias, lack of consultation and disposal of land for a consideration less than the best
that could reasonably be obtained. The Council is required to respond by 22 July 2025.

See also https://www.pensfordfield.co.uk/news/endofanera