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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to stop the Royal Parks authority turning open meadow in Regent's Park into artificial football pitches. More details
Submitted by MARK BLACKBURN of Westminster LibDems – Deadline to sign up by: 25 July 2008 – Signatures: 104
We. local residents and park users object to the Goals plc five-a-side soccer centre because:
The development will result in the destruction of a tranquil area of meadow and mature trees in which people walk, sometimes with dogs, jog and enjoy picnics. This area also provides a habitat for birds, bats and tawny owls. The proposed development will occupy a site three times the size of the previous golf and tennis school. Parkland lost to development is likely to be lost forever. The Goals Soccer Centre is a commercial endeavour. It will not benefit the local community. Planning permission has been applied for, to Westminster Council. It should not be given.
MARK BLACKBURN, the Petition Creator, joined by: