Threat to footpath from Goose Green to Lancaster Road

Developers have come in with plans for 5 houses on Crowthers Farm, which will totally change this much loved green footpath. In order to get access they are planning to put in a new drive right down by the bollards, so vehicles will be using the whole path. And now, in a sudden change of plan they propose widening the tarmac into what is now the hedge along the south of the path. This is so refuse and other large vehicles can get onto the site and be able to turn. Their plan is that large vehicles will do a 3 point turn in the entrance, reversing along part of the footpath to do this. And to make room, some of the hedge will be converted into tarmac. The plan is a bit complicated, but if you look carefully, the heavy black lines show what will be tarmac, the blue line shows what S Glos highways own, and the red lines are the village green (which cannot be touched). S Glos Council are not consulting ANYONE, not even the people on Lancaster Rd backing onto it or the people who objected to the original application. That is a disgrace. Thanks to an eagle eyed resident, who spotted it and alerted us. You can see the proposals, and comment on them at:

(https://developments.southglos.gov.uk/online-applications/) Then put in the application number P20/04569 Please can you share this with people you know who use the path or live nearby who might want to comment. (We delivered a Focus special to residents when the plans came in, but S Glos has not even gone back to people who put in comments……)

Get some fresh air and help the environment!

Cllr Paul Hulbert and wellies, clearing a stream at Wapley

Wapley Bushes Conservation Group and the Wildlife Trust organise regular work days. There’s something for everyone, from digging and pruning to litter picking. Here are a couple of events to get you started – all you need is stout footwear or wellies, and gloves if you have some!

Saturday 15 March - Wapley Work Morning
General management tasks with the Conservation Group, including a spring clean  to enhance the biodiversity of this precious nature reserve. Meet at the Shire Way gate at 10.00am.

Saturday 12 April 2014 - Goose Green Spring Clean
As part of the Wildlife Trust’s commitment to this local grassland and wetland nature reserve they will be clearing paths and giving the reserve a general tidy up.  Please meet at the bridge on the reserve, west of Oak Close, North Yate, 10.00am.