There is a new approach to safeguarding that does not blame parents for the behaviour of their children. It looks at the places where problems can happen: The school corridors, the shops, the stairwells where things can happen out of sight. Oxford County Council recommended watching this video of Carlene Firmen giving a TED talk:Continue reading “How to make sure our children are safe”
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Posters torn down
Oxford desperately needs social housing, but at what cost? There is a reason why government policy says that you shouldn’t build on recreation grounds unless they are replaced. Building on Bertie Park would have a major impact on the everyday lives of families at this end of the ward. It is only right that theyContinue reading “Posters torn down”
Where will all the kids play when they come out of school?
Oxford City Council want to replace Bertie Park “like with like as far as the space constraints allow”. The new recreation area will have everything it has now. It will have a play garden, a Multi-Use Games Area and space for free play. But everything will be much, much smaller. There will also be aContinue reading “Where will all the kids play when they come out of school?”
Equal or better?
Oxford City Council has a policy that “existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and 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”. (Green spaces, biodiversity, and open-air sports) ThisContinue reading “Equal or better?”
No football at Bertie Park …
The new plans show that there is very little space for anything. The new MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) will be 24m long. This is 4 metres shorter than our current MUGA. It is only marked out for basketball. There are no goal areas! Putting them in would make it even shorter. There will beContinue reading “No football at Bertie Park …”
How will Bertie Park shrink?
We now have the plans for the Bertie Park Development. You have until the 18th of November to tell Oxford City Council what you think. Click here for the council’s plans and click here for the survey. One question asks what we would prefer for communal space on site A. Both the MUGA and playContinue reading “How will Bertie Park shrink?”
Consultation on November 1st
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”
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?”
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