Postnote: I was interviewed on BBC Radio Lincolnsire yesterday (7th) and by BBC Look North this morning (8th) - on the Boston Road recreation ground. I explained why the Town Council voted against selling the rec land. The argument goes that the rec in its entirety is conrolled by a Covenant. With Sleaford expanding it is essential we develop the Rec for all the people and not risk having it split up.
If we set high standards and quality of life, on our open spaces, then this entices people to want to come here, educate their children here - and have highly skilled jobs if they wish to remain here.
The TC decision not to sell has been widely praised.
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So that's it then. The Sleaford Town Council has voted against the sale of part of the Boston Road Play Ground to facilitate a road. The proposed road had grown bigger over the years and, at the same time, the Station Gate closure had appeared on the agenda. Key issues were summed up as:
"They learned that the original intention for the link road was for the development of the Bass Maltings and several retail opportunities. The current proposal involves increased tree loss and land take and only a single retail outlet on the former Advanta site - Tesco.
The current proposal may now involve the closure of the Southgate Level Crossing and councillors remain concerned about the adverse effect this may have on accessibility and traffic flows in and around the town. These views were previously expressed formally to the relevant authorities in December 2008 and again in May 2009."
Importantly for Holdingham, and other parts of Sleaford, the Town Council hopes (money being a problem) to develop all its open spaces for the benefit of all age groups.
The pay off is that residents take care of the play areas.
Chiao!
