Hundreds of people have signed a petition to protect the future of Drews Pond Wood Area. The land, which used to be connected to the Old Roundway Hospital Asylum, has been an area of solace for many during lockdown. Deer, birds, bats, badgers and butterflies can all be spotted on walks throughout the area. One piece of land, near Greenacres, was earmarked for a potential development site in the town s local plan - leading to outcry from charities, local residents and even a pub landlady. The local development plan is currently being reviewed. Now, a campaign has been launched the protect the entire Drews Pond area from any future development.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to protect the future of Drews Pond Wood Area. The land, which used to be connected to the Old Roundway Hospital Asylum, has been an area of solace for many during lockdown. Deer, birds, bats, badgers and butterflies can all be spotted on walks throughout the area. One piece of land, near Greenacres, was earmarked for a potential development site in the town s local plan - leading to outcry from charities, local residents and even a pub landlady. The local development plan is currently being reviewed. Now, a campaign has been launched the protect the entire Drews Pond area from any future development.