A wild flower meadow is being presented to the people of Eton Wick - in memory of a much loved local farmer who served the village as a councillor for 30 years.

Cooley’s Meadow, which is to the south of Eton Wick Road and west of the Royal Windsor Way, has been extended as part of a land swap arrangement which saw an adjoining field previously owned by Eton College added to it.

It will all be public open space with the existing wire fencing removed and the site managed as a wild flower meadow.

The meadow is named after Bill Cooley, a farmer who served Eton Wick as a councillor for three decades and as the Royal Borough's mayor in 1987 and 1988. He was probably the most accessible politician in the country, personally delivering the village's milk from his farm for many years.

Barbara Muir, Mr Cooley’s daughter, said: “Dad would be so proud that this area of green open space has been opened up for all to enjoy but also that it has been named after him.

“We will enjoy visiting the meadow as a family and remembering Dad.”

The extended Cooley’s Meadow now covers approximately six acres, making it a haven for dog walkers, joggers and for nature study.

Cllr Samantha Rayner, Royal Borough cabinet member for culture and communities, said: “Extending and improving the open space that is already enjoyed by our residents is fantastic news.

“The larger space will be a great home to new flowers and will allow even more people to enjoy the outdoors giving lots of opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the scenery of Eton Wick next to the Thames."