On 1st December we get an answer on our Planning application, for the new track. The planning hearing will take place at Redditch Town Hall at 7pm. We would like as many people as possible to attend. Please try and come along, even if we're spilling out into the corridor; it would be great to see as many Members, riders and families there as possible. We need to show the Planning committee, and the people that oppose our track, that the proposed facility could be a massive benefit to the local community.
An article, recently, published in Redditch Advertiser shows the strength of feeling, some people have, towards our plans. See below:
Residents say no to plans for BMX track at Arrow Valley Park (Tuesday 10th November 2009)
RESIDENTS have reacted with anger over proposed plans to build a new floodlit BMX track at Arrow Valley Park.
RESIDENTS have reacted with anger over proposed plans to build a new floodlit BMX track at Arrow Valley Park.
If plans go ahead the new track will be built on an area which at the moment comprises two football pitches and is regularly used by local residents for walks. The plans also include a perimeter fence around the site, a clubhouse facility, alterations to existing changing rooms, storage facilities, and a social activity space and office accommodation. Resident Heather Wood, who lives near the area, said: “Myself, and all my neighbours that I’ve spoken with, are all dead against this proposal. “It’s a real concern that yet another green space is going to be lost. “It’s going to be quite a big development. We will lose two football pitches that are always in use, not just for games but training, as well and a nature walk. “At the moment it is a very popular spot with a lovely view of uninterrupted greenery but if the proposal goes ahead we will lose all of it.” Redditch Council is behind the application, working in partnership with British Cycling, Redditch Premiers BMX Club and the Wheels Charity. Residents received a letter informing them of the plans at the end of last month and have until next week to object. Heather added: “At the moment everyone can make use of the area but if the track is built and a big fence is put up surrounding it then who can use it apart from the BMX riders? “We are going to fight this. If it goes ahead then who knows where the next place we could lose will be.” A council spokesman said: “The aim is to provide new and improved sports and recreation opportunities in the borough and to increase participation in physical activities across a broad range of age groups. “The on-site changing rooms will still be used for football and we can accommodate a football pitch elsewhere in the borough if it is required. “The track will be fenced off, but this will not prevent those who enjoy walking through the park being able to continue doing so.”
Anyone who would like to view the plans or object can visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk
We would really appreciate your comments, which you can make through the Redditch Advertiser. Please make them by clicking on the word COMMENTS below:
Cheers and we look forward to seeing you in the 1st December.
Redditch Premiers
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