The MUGA and the play area are very close to homes. There are 2 problems with this:
- Street lighting will light up the play area and MUGA at night. This increases the risk of crime and antisocial behaviour.
- Noise from the MUGA is a recipe for “neighbour disturbances and community tension.”
OCC want to build a long, narrow footbridge between Bertie Park and the land behind Wytham Street (site B). There’ll be “no option for escape” if someone is “approached by a hostile actor.”
Site B “does not have any clear function or purpose, and significantly lacks surveillance.” This could make it “a significant attractor for crime and antisocial behaviour.” The current bridge has bars to prevent joyriding:
Read the full TVP report here: Police Report
Save Bertie Park Oxford 