Open Space, Sport and Recreation Provision

Everyone knows the importance of our open spaces. Also, sport and recreation provision is something many people feel we need to have more of, especially if there is to be more housing development in Grove. So here is a chance to have your say on this in the future. What requirements do you think are necessary? The Vale of White Horse District Council is undertaking a consultation on their draft supplementary planning document. You can download the documents here

There is quite a lot to take in, but it is worth noting that on p.19/20 of the main strategy document there is a specific issue relating to Grove Airfield. The Big Question is:

What open space, sport and recreation provision will these new residents need?
Possible initiatives:

• Work with the County Council to ensure that the new school planned for Grove will have a good range of high quality indoor and/or outdoor sports facilities designed for school and community use
• Provide one or two artificial turf pitches at the new school in order to provide high capacity pitches for local clubs
• Use the provision standards developed as part of this strategy to identify future local needs for open space and sport and recreation facilities

So it is worth at least giving your views on these points to make sure that we are listened to. The new school can provide this opportunity, and I keep flagging this up so that we can plan good community facilities at the outset. You have until 14th December 2007 to send in your comments.