A BUSH Fair councillor raised the question of residents access to small green areas in the town at a recent council meeting.

Labour councillor was referring to “green fingers” off Tumbler Road.

Councillor Kay Morrison to Councillor Nicky Purse (Portfolio Holder for
Environment and Sustainability):

Local community groups sometimes use our green ‘fingers’ (which are
otherwise disused) as an ideal location to celebrate a special event, such as
the king’s coronation. These spaces can provide opportunities for play and
other family activities. The benefits are obvious.

However, when a request is made to use such a space regularly, obstacles
have been encountered. Will the Administration investigate ways in which
these grassy areas can be made available to our residents?

Reply from Councillor Nicky Purse (Portfolio Holder for Environment
and Sustainability):
Thank you for your question.

The administration welcomes the feedback that the green areas we have
sought to maintain and protect are so highly valued by the community. This
administration will continue to do all it can to ensure good green spaces are
available for community use

To your question, work is underway to identify possible ways to how
greenspaces can be used and maintained by the community. There are a
number of restrictions that need to be explored and considered and the
shadow cabinet will be informed as to the outcome of this work.