ePetition details

Shepway Green

We the undersigned petition the council to We, the local community, are petitioning to have low level fencing and bollards erected around the field to reduce crime, fly-tipping and improper use of the green such and traveler pitching up.

In the last 18 months the area has had a lot of crime and those of us with young children, those that walk our dogs and local sports teams have really been affected by the improper use of the public green. A majority of the community enjoy having a lovely open space and are respectful of the area in which we share. Unfortunately not everyone shares the same appreciation of the area and ruin it for the rest of us. We would like low level wooden barriers erected so that it is still accessible for dog walkers, children, people with disabilities etc but not for larger vehicles such as caravans, cars and so on. Obviously there needs to be access for council workers to mow and emergency services to access the field. I know this is something that can be achieved as Parkwood has fencing around. This would then enable the police to take action when needed, as it would be a criminal offence if the area was to be accessed and driven on. It is not only disruptive for the local residents but more importantly it is putting peoples lives at risk. Worst case senario; one day someone could get hit by the cars which race around the field. Adding to which I’ve been told of human waste and defication being left on the field which again is an environmental hazard to those that use the field. The cost of sending the council workers to clean up every time is surely more in the long run than putting up small barriers. I know it will be costly but surely prevention is better than cure in this case?

This ePetition ran from 19/09/2018 to 31/10/2018 and has now finished.

One person signed this ePetition.