FEBRUARY ~ 2021~
~ THE MONTHLY NEWS & INFORMATION MAGAZINE FOR GLENFIELD ~
David Tattershall
‘WHAT DO YOU WANT?’ SURVEY - interim report WE had a good response to our survey but will not know the results till Survey Monkey produces them for us after the survey closes. At that time we will also be identifying the lucky winner of the hamper. There have been several odd and surprising answers from those we have seen sent in by hand. Unfortunately quite a lot said they wished to be further involved in the evolving neighbourhood plan but did not add their name or contact details. Others said where they were happy to see us fund and create a burial ground despite having said no to the question ‘should we acquire one’ but rating acquiring one highly as a way to improve life in the village. Several people said maintaining good pavements was the lowest priority which was surprising as was the number of people who said ‘walking’ was not well provided for in the village. We probably have as many footpaths if not more than any other suburban community in the county. Information about these may be the problem as probably is the detail of public transport options that is also not coming out as being adequate despite the number of services we have (12, 13, 14, 26, 27, 29, 40, 125 and the hospital hopper).
DAVID TATTERSHALL who had lived in Glenfield for over 55 years has sadly passed away on the 2nd January 2021, aged 81 years. David in earlier years first started studying and learning about plants and trees at the Botanical gardens in Leicester. Later in the late 80’s and early 90’s was the Glenfield tree warden and chairman of the parks committee group, which was instrumental to many of Glenfield environmental improvements which included the development and purchase of the multi sports facilities, the memorial tree planting and shrub borders on Ellis park. He was also a member of the Glenfield wildlife group. David had a great passion for gardening especially on his allotment behind the church, and would always exhibit his vegetables, especially his onions, in the village flower and vegetable show each year. David will be sadly missed by all his family and friends xx
It works both ways though; we are equally surprised at the number who have no concern about air quality. In reality there are parts of the village where it is very poor indeed and perhaps blissful ignorance is no bad thing if we cannot do a lot about it. Trees in verges do seem fairly popular and they would help address the air quality if only to a small and local extent. The final results should be very interesting and informative and help us frame the final plan for the village to be offered to the residents later in the year. We will of course publish the results. No decisions will come as a result of this survey which at this stage is just fact finding. A formal consultation about the final suggested plan and ultimately a referendum will follow in due course.
Roy Denney
Western Park Golf Course: local MP opposes development Edward Argar, MP for Glenfield, has written to the Mayor of Leicester to strongly oppose development proposals on the former Western Park Golf Course. SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 5 ...>
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