Very good news indeed…
Many of you will have heard that Wandsworth Council has confirmed that it will NOT be progressing its plans to plans to build a commercial football complex on the Triangle area of Tooting Common . Our Tooting Common Thousand (Plus) petition, which gathered over 1,100 signatories and hundreds of comments (see them here) - appears to have had its effect. Thank you so much to all who became involved.
The plan to open up Woodfield Recreation Ground as part of the Common will go ahead but not as compensation for land swallowed up by five a side football pitches. Instead the playground and one o’ clock club will be fully refurbished and the existing floodlit football pitch will become two five a side pitches. Wandsworth has confirmed that it will not develop beyond the existing footprint - great news!
We now need to decide whether we should keep this site going in any form - should Precious become a Friends of Tooting Common? Should we still try and apply for Village Green status?
Do let us know what you think.
November 7th, 2008 at 9:08 am
This is brilliant news. Congratulations on all your hard work and yes, we should keep this site going for future events and celebrations!
I like the idea of Friends Of Tooting Common and am happy to continue our friendship.
Best Wishes
Sue Eves
November 7th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Really fantastic news. It is great to feel that councillors do actually respond to the wishes of the people and that we can be heard.
Well done to everyone who fought so hard to keep this wonderful patch of tranquility.
I like the idea of a friends of wandsworth common website. Where things like the nature walk the other weekend could be posted. Or comments about what flora/fauna one can see and where at each time of year for those of us who can just about distinguish the parrots from the magpies.
Thanks,
Kate
November 7th, 2008 at 10:05 am
whoops - I meant Tooting Common!! Had been thinking Wandsworth councillors and hands were moving faster than brain!