Oxford City Council accept that “the overwhelming local community view … is that Bertie Park is needed.” Labour’s leaflet says they are “investing in our parks and shared spaces.” They’ve got “new play equipment” for Hinksey Park, Fox Crescent and Friars Wharf. But they want to shrink Bertie Park down to 20% of its size.Continue reading “Labour silence on Bertie Park”
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Problem with tall people using Bertie Park MUGA
Oxford City Council want to build on Bertie Park. Government policy says it has to be replaced with “equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location.” OCC have big problems with our Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). They want to put it 11m from bedroom windows. Thames Valley PoliceContinue reading “Problem with tall people using Bertie Park MUGA”
OCC can’t answer Bertie Park speech
We talked to council on 26th January. OCC’s policy for Bertie Park says our recreation ground has to be re-provided. OCC always knew this was impossible: The planning application was submitted 2 1/2 years ago … Thames Valley Police are worried about crime, anti-social behaviour and community conflict if the development goes ahead: Recent OCCContinue reading “OCC can’t answer Bertie Park speech”
Bertie Park gives OCC a headache!
Thank you to all who took part in the recent consultation! In spite of the rain, we got 88 people to comment this time around. There are now 3 who support, and 357 objections to OCC’s plans for Bertie Park. Any homes built on Bertie Park have to be safe from flooding now and inContinue reading “Bertie Park gives OCC a headache!”
Council forced to dig up MUGA
This October, Derbyshire residents took their parish council to court after problems with antisocial behaviour and noise from a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area). The Parish council was forced to dig up the MUGA. Article: Council demolishes play area after noise complaints. Sport England recommends 30 to 40 metres between MUGAs and homes to avoidContinue reading “Council forced to dig up MUGA”
What Oxford City Council have said…
* OCC have twice said there’ll be another consultation before Bertie Park goes to planning. Now they say there won’t, because their plans haven’t changed. * When notices went up around Bertie Park in 2024, they said the development did not follow the local plan: Now they say it does. * OCC say their drawingsContinue reading “What Oxford City Council have said…”
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!”
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