This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Prevent building works on Meirs last greenfield site.
Stop the planned building on meirs last green field site.
Protect the Badger setts, Fox Earths, nesting Buzzards,
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There are many existing brown field sites at this end of the city alone Why take the only green space in Meir. re-generating a dead brown field site into a hub for education & learning is more beneficial to our city.
The area has long been used as open green space & playing fields since late 1800s it’s well used and enjoyed by vast amounts of residents benefiting mental and physical health. air quality is already in the 95th percentile - help protect the health of future generations.
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