Reasons to be cheerful?
The Council has published its new plans for reinstating and restoring Perry Park. After waiting more than 600 days since the Commonwealth Games concluded, expectations are sky high. So, what did we think of the new plans?
Unfinished business
We conclude our brief reminder of some of the outstanding problems around the park, ahead of learning of the new project team’s plans…
Once upon a time in the west
A reminder of some of the key issues to the west of Perry Park…
Light at the end of the tunnel?
Is there light at the end of the tunnel? A new project team within the Council is about to unveil a revised plan to reinstate the park - so what do we hope to see?
Tell the Council what you think of its plans
The Council has finally published its “Proposed Masterplan” for Perry Park - there are some good ideas and some absolutely shockingly bad ones - please tell the Council what you think!
“Further enhancements”?
The Council is inviting people to consultation events (the first on 26th June 2023) to discuss “further enhancements” to the park - you might think they’d prioritise fixing it and allowing people to use it - but let’s find out…
Born yesterday?
We have a response from the Leader of the Council to our petition. It’s a shocker! Read what he’s told us, look at what’s actually (not) happening in the park, and draw your own conclusions.
What the Council says so far…
Our campaign was covered today by local media. Here’s what we learned from what the Council chose to say - and what it chose not to say…
“Access denied”
Why is the community denied access to a field and footpath that was promised to be restored for public use? Does that footpath to the reservoir even exist any more?
The key issue (a line in the sand)
Think you’re getting the whole of the park back, as promised? Think again! It’s a long post this time, but this one explains why we had no choice but to start our campaign, and it’s a bizarre story with an almost-amusing punchline…
A beached swale…
Why did this gravel drain collapse into the brook? Who signed off the work? When will it be fixed? Read more in this post…
Didn’t we used to play bowls here?
Why is the Council satisfied with the condition of one of the few areas of the park which has remained open, when it is in this condition?
No swimming please…
Why have these dangerous drainage pits still not been filled in, and why did the Council apparently allow the Commonwealth Games organisers to leave the park in such a dangerous condition?
What’s going on behind the fences?
Why is most of the park fenced off, and why do we need your help to ensure urgent action takes place?
Why do we need your help?
This post explains the basics behind our campaign to save Perry Park…