Following feedback from people on the common, we have decided to refine the petition. A lot of people were worried that the council might waste as much money taking fences down as they did putting them up. [e-bay could be an option, although I am not sure what postage would be like on a 964m fence.] Anyway something picked up on as a real worry.
We are therefore going to add that they shouldn't waste large amounts of
money on contractors, and that they reuse or recycle any materials.
I am more than happy to assist for free in taking down any fences.
Two more things :
1. The very nice people at "Just for pets" http://www.justforpets.uk.com opposite the Barnwell Road entrance have agreed to keep a copy of the petition on their shop counter, so that you can do your shopping for your dog/cat/gerbil/goldfish/budgie and sign at the same time. They have a wide range of goods and gifts for all your pet needs ........[Sponsorship slots are available on this blog by the way ].
2. Some people are having problems with the council's
online consultation timing out or prefer a paper copy. There are forms at the Abbey Pool, but if you want one delivering please ask and we will get you one.
Wednesday 18 December 2013
Saturday 14 December 2013
A second petition on grazing and fencing on Coldham's Common
Dear Common User
The council are presently “consulting” on a management plan for the common.
The officers of the council want to graze with cows on the Barnwell Road section of the common, which will require 600m of more fencing and more gates [ = £20 000 ?]. We have been told "off the record" this is what is going to happen whatever. We don't think this is right, but you have no option to say no in the consultation.
We have a petition with the council to say :
1. No grazing here on the Barnwell Road / LNR section, thank you.
2. No more fencing and gates, ta.
3. Please remove the existing wooden fencing and unnecessary gates.
There are a lot more details on the state of the common on the petition text page on this blog.
We hope that you will sign this. See the website at
http://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/mgepetitionlistdisplay.aspx?bcr=1
Thanks for your time
Friends of Coldhams Common
P.S. We also hope you will feedback on the management consultation if you have time : https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-coldhams-common
The council are presently “consulting” on a management plan for the common.
The officers of the council want to graze with cows on the Barnwell Road section of the common, which will require 600m of more fencing and more gates [ = £20 000 ?]. We have been told "off the record" this is what is going to happen whatever. We don't think this is right, but you have no option to say no in the consultation.
We have a petition with the council to say :
1. No grazing here on the Barnwell Road / LNR section, thank you.
2. No more fencing and gates, ta.
3. Please remove the existing wooden fencing and unnecessary gates.
There are a lot more details on the state of the common on the petition text page on this blog.
We hope that you will sign this. See the website at
http://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/mgepetitionlistdisplay.aspx?bcr=1
Thanks for your time
Friends of Coldhams Common
P.S. We also hope you will feedback on the management consultation if you have time : https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-coldhams-common
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