Thank you for your responses on the Hardwick Road Playing Field proposals which have now been analysed.
Overall, 60% of the responses said either ‘great’ or ‘in general I like it’; 30% didn’t like it at all; 10% were not very enthusiastic. The main reason for opposition was the fear that the plans would reduce space on the field for play. The Parish Council is confident that the plans have been carefully designed to keep the great majority of the area open for football, cricket, rounders and other games. At the same time we have noted the enthusiasm of others for different forms of play and engagement with nature as it is increasingly recognised that opportunities to experience the natural world is very important for our mental health. It is also important to encourage biodiversity and take opportunities to capture carbon wherever possible.
We therefore believe the proposals for Hardwick Road provide the right balance of all factors and look forward to their implementation.
Two comments in addition:
a) all the ‘don’t like it all’ came on the same day and said the same thing almost identically. We believe this was down to one person getting anyone she could to oppose the scheme and do not believe it remotely reflects widespread feeling.
b) you might be interested by the item below from the Guardian: