Anna Railton says that Bertie Park will to go planning committee under the existing local plan. But OCC are consulting on the new ‘2042’ local plan NOW. You and any other member of your family can comment before August 8th. A short consultation only lists the sites, the long one click here lets you comment on them. Sandy Lane is another Oxford recreation ground under threat. Section 10 looks like this:
It’s OK if you don’t want to do any other sections!
The 2042 local plan aims “to provide adequate … leisure and recreation opportunities and make these readily accessible for all.” But here is the new site assessment form for Bertie Park. It doesn’t include the bank of Redbridge Stream, so the site is now smaller. No nature trail. No new bridge.
Bertie Park consists of a recreation ground, playground and MUGA. Only the playground and MUGA are to be replaced. They don’t say where, or how. Bertie Park is still a recreation ground. Government policy says that you cannot build on a recreation ground unless it is replaced by equivalent or better.
Below is a list of consultations for the 2042 plan:
| Tuesday 17 July, 11am to 12.30pm | Online – please fill in the online form for the 17 July session to register your interest. |
| Sunday 20 July, 9.15am to midday | South Oxford Farmers Market |
| Wednesday 23 July, 10.45am to 2.45pm | Town Hall, Long Room |
| Tuesday 29 July, 5pm to 6.30pm | Online – please fill in the online form for the 29 July session to register your interest. |
Save Bertie Park Oxford 