So, after the protests I wrote about last week carried on throughout the night and into the next morning, supported by people passing in food, warm clothing and blankets to the final four who spent the night on deckchairs, a dramatic conclusion was reached the following afternoon.
The council and the landowner came to some sort of agreement, the precise detail of which has yet to be revealed, that will save the trees and the land as a public space as long as it is voted through council on November 24th. The council leader made some rather churlish comments about some of the protesters being rather abusive, which no-one else has reported.
So I really hope that a deal has actually been reached to save the space, and the deal is voted through. Then I hope they do more with the space, perhaps put some wildflower meadows in.
Then it will have been worth it.
Si
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Perhaps common sense has won the day, though I'd not hold my breath until the council vote.
ReplyDeleteDon't jump for joy until the council have agreed.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI hope the council have seen sense and vote accordingly. I live within Mansfield District Council- there are some idiots!
ReplyDeleteHope the vote favours the trees and none are cut down......fingers crossed
ReplyDeleteWell done those protestors. Let's hope the Councilors understand that they are elected to represent the interests of their community (the people that voted for them) and not just those folk who contribute money for slush funds.
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