OCC have started another consultation. We have until 30 November to comment. Bertie Park is part of our local history. It’s where our young people learn to be independent, where they go to let off steam. OCC want to shrink it down. The whole recreation ground will be less than twice the size of theContinue reading “Bertie Park: they are consulting AGAIN … NOW!”
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Bertie Park Update
The only time we find out anything new is when we talk to council. So that’s what we did! (Full version on OCC’s youtube channel) What OCC Councillor Chapman said (full version here): A reminder: the only time OCC asked about play equipment, they questioned school-age children, but specified stuff for toddlers.
Should OCC build on Bertie Park?
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 commentContinue reading “Should OCC build on Bertie Park?”
Bertie Park development WILL increase flood risk for Hinksey Park
Oxford City council want to shrink Bertie Park recreation ground to 20% of its current size. To compensate, they want to make a 250m footpath on an area not safe for unaccompanied children. And build a new bridge to access it. Oxford City Council have now had 5 letters from the Environment Agency, saying theirContinue reading “Bertie Park development WILL increase flood risk for Hinksey Park”
New Look for Bertie Park!
OCC have finally cleaned the playground surface on Bertie Park. It took 2 years of complaints (and a threat to do it ourselves). Well worth the wait! So a reminder of why Bertie Park is well worth a visit:
We are still at it!
Bertie Park is still busy. OCC have nearly finished cleaning the surface, so we will have a new look soon. The photograph below shows spring on the park: Last October, Oxford City council appropriated the land on Bertie Park. This means that IF OCC get planning permission, they can build on Bertie. But they DON’TContinue reading “We are still at it!”
Working class communities don’t need recreation grounds …
OCC have appropriated Bertie Park. The law says a “council may appropriate … land which … is no longer required for the purpose for which it is held immediately before the appropriation.” But case law says the council can take “a broad view of local needs.” OCC say that the need for social housing inContinue reading “Working class communities don’t need recreation grounds …”
Bertie Park’s MUGA as a postage stamp
Kaddy has asked for a judicial review of the decision to appropriate Bertie Park. Part of the challenge is that OCC have appropriated 80% of the park. They say that a new MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) on the 20% which is left will meet the current needs for somewhere to play football and basketContinue reading “Bertie Park’s MUGA as a postage stamp”
Get Together
We’re in the early stages of Judicial Review. It is good to move forward with joy!
OCC runs out of excuses
Once again, OCC put off making a decision about Bertie Park. Section 122 of the 1972 Local Government Act and the National Planning and the UK National Policy Planning Framework both protect recreation grounds. OCC’s current proposals for Bertie Park don’t follow the local plan. The Environment Agency say that they are unlikely to grantContinue reading “OCC runs out of excuses”
Save Bertie Park Oxford 