GRAYS Riverside Councillors Martin Kerin, Jane Pothecary and Tony Fish have today launched a bid to grant ‘Green Space Designation’ for the Parker Road Recreation Ground. A successful bid would see the park receive a status akin to the Green Belt and protect the it for the long-term use of the residents of Grays.
In a joint statement, Cllrs Kerin, Pothecary and Fish said:
“Representing a densely-built urban area such as Grays Riverside, we feel it is our duty to protect the limited amount of green space available for our residents to enjoy.
“Having green space to enjoy has always been important. However, the recent experience of Covid has brought this into sharp focus. Having protected green space in urban areas is crucial for the physical and mental well-being of local people.
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In a joint statement, they said:
‘The proposal to build in this area of beauty is terrible for the area of Grays which we are proud to represent. It would represent a destruction to the environment which is, quite simply, beyond the pale.
‘Of equal concern to us is the fact that a new access on Hogg Lane will need to be created. This reminds us of the shambles around the ‘Belmont Debacle’ when the Council attempted to build over Parker Road green space – which took a huge fight from us and local residents to stop.
‘We agree wholeheartedly with the concerns of Essex Field Club, Natural England and Essex Wildlife Trust regarding the damage to the environment. We wholeheartedly agree with the Council’s own Highways Department regarding the ridiculous access road. Most importantly, we totally and 100% agree with our residents that this green oasis in the middle of a densely built up area needs to be protected.