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Carlisle Labour says “Protect our Parks” as Clark’s Field threatened

Councillor Michael Boaden, Labour Group Leader on Carlisle City Council, has joined the chorus of local residents and others who have condemned any move to develop Clark’s Field in Stanwix.

Cllr Boaden is submitting a motion to a meeting of Carlisle City Council next Tuesday (13th January) which asks the Council to rule out any proposal that threatens the future of the popular park.

Cllr Boaden said today:

“It is utterly appalling that the Council would engage in any discussions about developing Clark’s Field. Our own Local Plan identifies it for leisure purposes, which is designed to protect it from any inappropriate and unwanted development.

“There is a strong feeling against this in the local area and the campaign led by Eric Martlew MP has won support from many others including local Tory County Councillor Alan Toole.

“The whole proposal smacks of the usual desperation of this Tory Council. They will do anything to raise money to cover their financial fallings.

“I say ‘hands off our parks’ and I hope the Council will join me in re asserting the status of Clark’s Field as an important leisure and recreation facility for all local residents, particularly our young people.”

Other news from Cumbria Labour

• Cumbria County Council Labour Group Position Statement following last week's County Council elections - 9 June 2009