Oxford City Council are bending over backwards trying NOT to follow this Government policy:
Existing recreational land, should not be built on unless the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or the development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the benefits of which clearly outweigh the loss of the current or former use.
They are bending over backwards NOT to follow this law:
A principal council may not appropriate any land consisting an open space unless before appropriating the land they … (properly!!) consider any objections to the proposed appropriation which may be made to them.
OCC want to build hundreds of new houses in this area. Getting rid of the only recreation ground we have makes no sense.
Come to the cabinet meeting on 12th June to watch OCC explain their decision.
Save Bertie Park Oxford 