At the Leamington Town Council meeting on 2nd July 2008, the Councillors were given a presentation by the WDC Planning Officer on the Options for Growth. After an extensive presentation he was given a severe grilling by the Councillors and failed to give satisfactory answers to most of the key questions.

 

The allotment societies of Leamington including Binswood were invited to attend and allowed to voice their concerns. Our own John Carrier (the Sweet Pea Champion) gave a strong and passionate argument for the need and retention of allotments, so much so that at the end of his speech all the Councillors applauded him.  

 

The Council subsequently adjourned and formulated a proposal to Warwick District Council, the main points being

1. Leamington Spa Town Council believes that allotment land should be excluded from any option because of its enormous amenity and ecological value and

 

2. RLSTC considers that the green belt to the north of Leamington Spa (between the towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth) should not be included in any option because of the great value of this particular green belt in providing a clear definition between the towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth.

 

There were 6 other parts to this proposal continuing the same theme of protecting our green spaces. This proposal was passed with a unanimous vote from all the Councillors across the political parties.

 

So well done everybody - your petition certainly gave the Councillors ammunition and the Wheelbarrow Walk helped publicise our strength of feeling.

 

Warwick District Council meet in September/October to decide which Option to go for so we will be there to make our presence heard and felt - nobody mucks about with us.