This week there was concern when Oxford City Council had to cut down one of Bertie Park’s cherry trees. It is sad, but the tree had been condemned. You can see below a large hole in the side of the trunk, filled with gunge. The tree stump has a orange powdery mess in the middle.Continue reading “Bertie Park loses a cherry tree”
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Bertie Park decision delayed again!
Oxford City Countil Cabinet have dropped Bertie Park from the agenda for their June 12th meeting. They don’t want to rock the boat in the run up to the general election. Government guidance (here) is that councils should “not publish any material which, in whole or in part, appears to be designed to affect publicContinue reading “Bertie Park decision delayed again!”
The big decision
Oxford City Council will meet on to decide whether to appropriate the land on Bertie Park for planning purposes. They have said that appropriation is simply moving land from “one budget to another” …. a “paper exercise.” But it has real consequences for our community. It is the difference between having a recreation ground andContinue reading “The big decision”
Does Oxford City Council have to follow the law?
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 sportsContinue reading “Does Oxford City Council have to follow the law?”
Watch OCC make this important decision!
On June 12th OCC will decide whether to appropriate Bertie Park Recreation Ground for building. Not exciting? If they can’t appropriate, it stops them in their tracks! “Appropriation” is a legal procedure described in s122 of the 1972 Local Government Act. Even if a local authority already owns a recreation ground, they must appropriate itContinue reading “Watch OCC make this important decision!”
What do the candidates say about Bertie Park?
40 people attended the Hustings at St Lukes on Friday 26th. With Anna Railton (Labour), Ben Christopher (Oxford Independent Alliance), Nuala Young (Green Party) and Rick Tanner (Lib-dem) all present, there was lively discussion of many topics. These included flooding, sewage problems and the Grandpont cycle bridge. Here’s what the candidates said about Bertie Park:Continue reading “What do the candidates say about Bertie Park?”
Hinksey Park Hustings
Meet the candidates! A non-selective Hustings – all candidates for Hinksey Park war in local elections to be held on May 2nd invited. An opportunity to … … followed by answers from the candidates St Luke’s church OX1 4XB Friday 26th April 6.45 – 7.45
Bertie Park Campaign leaves OCC speech-less
In August ’23 the Environment Agency objected to OCC’s plans for Bertie Park. They said they couldn’t use the bank of Hinksey Stream: Last October, we asked council how much smaller the new recreation area would be. They were still working out what to do, but said “any … amended plans will be re-consulted onContinue reading “Bertie Park Campaign leaves OCC speech-less”
One rule for them and another rule for us?
The new development at North Oxford covers 64 hectares. It will provide one million square feet of laboratories and workspaces, 4,500 jobs and 3 public parks. They say: At the heart of (this) exciting new community is the Neighbourhood Square, a landscaped park creating lush and leafy vistas. With play areas for children to explore,Continue reading “One rule for them and another rule for us?”
OCC trying to remove Bertie Park from the map
Two years ago we realised that Bertie Park wasn’t on the list of sites subject to Oxford City Council by-laws. We asked the Parks Department why. Chris Bell said “the last version of the park byelaws done in 1996 (was) ill-informed and riddled with omissions and mistakes … whoever listed them in 1996 clearly lackedContinue reading “OCC trying to remove Bertie Park from the map”
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