Public inquiry into village green for city open space
A PUBLIC inquiry in Derby is hearing why a city open space, owned by the University of Derby, should be designated as a village green.
During the second day of the hearing, the inspector is taking evidence from Patrick Browne, who lodged the original application to designate the former Sturgess school site, off Kedleston Road, as a village green.
The inquiry is taking place today, Wednesday and Thursday at the Friar Gate Studios, Ford Street, from 10am to 4pm.
A late session, from 6pm to 8pm, will take place Tuesday evening to give anyone wishing to attend and give evidence a chance to do so.
4 Comments
by June, Oswestry, visiting Derby often asit is my husband'
Wednesday, March 31 2010, 4:04PM
“Any land that is left derelict to Nature and open to people for 20years or more, and a significant number of local people use it ,without permission or prohbition, for lawful pastimes can be the subject of a Village or Town Green application.”
by Brian, Oakwood
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 3:20PM
“This is yet another try by the Friends of Markeaton Brook mob with their "not in my back yard" principles.
I used to live next to the site & most of the objections by the group were just ridiculous & a waste everyone's time & money.
F.O.M.B. do not own the site but they treat it like they do. They let their dogs fowl the place up, expect to use it when they want & let everyone else to pick up the costs.
I agree with Taxpayer, Derby. Let's designate Mr Brownes garden as a "Village Green" & see how he likes it.”
by Bean Counter, Derby
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 2:29PM
“How can an old school site be a Village Green? And how will it benefit Derby? I agree with Taxpayer - sounds like a pointless waste of money to me.”
by Taxpayer, Derby
Tuesday, March 16 2010, 1:05PM
“If I understand this correctly, Mr Browne is suggesting that land which is owned by the University should be designated as a village green.
Perhaps the University should then suggest that Mr Browne's land is also designated as a village green. The students could all have a party on his front lawn.
Is there any difference - and what is the point of owning land if someone can come along and force through a change of use. There's some very nice grass on Pride Park - why not designate the football ground as a village green !!
Who's paying for all this??”