Kirkham Drive-Allderidge Avenue open land

John Fareham and John Abbott report that funding has been approved for the enhancement of the green open space between Kirkham Drive and Allderidge Avenue. The funding for this comes from Section 106 agreements whereby, in accordance with strict rules, a developer whose plans impact negatively on urban green space can pay for compensating enhancements elsewhere. These funds have been found by the Newland Ward councillors, with whom we have worked closely on this issue, and will pay for the clearing of debris, importing of soil and pruning or removal of trees. After all the concerns about YPI and open space it is a pleasure to announce that, left to our own devices, we and others are ready and willing to enhance open space provision whenever we can.