The Bertie Park consultation will be on 1st November 3.45 – 8.00 p.m. at South Oxford Community Centre in Lake Street. All households in the area have received a leaflet (here). Oxford City Council choose their words carefully. It took them a month to agree wording for postcards delivered in February. Here is a guideContinue reading “Consultation on November 1st”
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The truth revealed! Why they decided to build on Bertie Park.
“The reason (Bertie Park) was considered above other parks in the city was because it was previously a landfill site so was designated as a Brownfield site – a site that had previously been developed. The site was also allocated for development before any play equipment had been installed”. Statement relayed to the campaign 18.10.22Continue reading “The truth revealed! Why they decided to build on Bertie Park.”
What do Labour say now?
Action by your local Labour Councillor has ensured that proposals will include a playground and multi-use games area on the main site, as well as improved community open space on the adjoining land behind Wytham Street “Hinksey Park News” People wonder why residents at this end of the Hinksey Park ward are trying to stopContinue reading “What do Labour say now?”
What does Labour say about Bertie Park?
The Labour Party says their candidate Anna Railton “will push for more truly affordable and council homes with play areas”. Council policy is that play areas should be surrounded by buffer zones. Bertie Park is a recreation ground. It has two play areas and a grassy buffer zone. Everyone knows that Bertie Park Recreation groundContinue reading “What does Labour say about Bertie Park?”
We once fitted 11 people onto the basket swing!
I am Annie, and I am 11 years old. I really like Bertie Park. I go there almost every day. I find it very calming, and it feels like a safe place to be outside. I like to listen to music, go really high on the swings, and relax there. As well as going onContinue reading “We once fitted 11 people onto the basket swing!”
The Bertie Park Consultation: What will they ask us?
The Bertie Park “Consultation” is this Autumn. Imagine you want a child to sleep before the baby sitter arrives. Don’t ask if they want to go to bed. The answer will be no. Ask a different question instead like: “Which bed-time story shall I read?” This is more likely to get them to do whatContinue reading “The Bertie Park Consultation: What will they ask us?”
Save Bertie Park Campaign in conversation with OCC
Our address to council on Monday 18th (read here) received good applause from councillors. In reply, Alex Hollingworth said what he always says (read here). He also said that the consultation will take place this autumn. Once again, Bertie Park featured in the Labour newsletter. Naomi Waite said: As ever, I’m committed to supporting ourContinue reading “Save Bertie Park Campaign in conversation with OCC”
A Place to Play
Oxford desperately needs homes. Cllr Hollingsworth has told us: It’s my view and the view of this Council that we – the current generation fortunate enough to live in this wonderful city – should do our best to make sure that our children both have places to play in their childhood AND the hope ofContinue reading “A Place to Play”
The election was not a referendum on Bertie Park
Bertie Park was mentioned in some Labour leaflets, but it was not on the ballot paper. Some of our campaign members would never vote anything but Labour. The Labour Party has been in power in Oxford for so long that it can now govern by decree. Oxford City Council members refuse to meet with us,Continue reading “The election was not a referendum on Bertie Park”
Why is Bertie Park worth a visit?
Small, so easy to keep an eye on the kids. Never floods, so use it all year round. Good place to meet and chat. Something for all ages. Grassy area for anything from rocket-launching and roly polies to badminton and breast feeding. Clean.
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