Bow down for development in the Park
Many Plymouth residents are
beginning to feel like serfs of the City
Council. It appears that plans for the
development of a swimming pool and
other facilities in Central Park have been
pushed forward with little regard to the
views and wishes of residents.
What’s more, when Plymouth people
have complained at the heavy handed
treatment by the Council, the reply is “Oh
it’s all being driven by the Government”.
The drive would appear to include
massive new EU regulations about
lighting and other 'urbanisation’ of this
green space. As residents have pointed
out the park was created to give respite
from the City. It is supposed to be green
and rural, rather than tarmac.
At the recent Peverell Park church
meeting most people were against the plans, but still the City Council is pushing
for the development. This seems very
strange after other Plymouth swimming
pools are being closed.
Some residents have also been upset
by the efforts of the Evening Herald which has pedalled a strong line for the
project without examining the full advantages and disadvantages. A
parent pointed out that the paper has been encouraging children to sign forms
of support when they are too young to
understand the pros and cons of such a
vast development.
The Column believes there may be a
hidden common purpose between the
City Council and our local press. Is this
healthy?
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