Comment

Representation ID: 11152

Received: 08/09/2021

Respondent: Julie Bird

To whom it may concern,

I would like to put forward my unwavering and full commitment to the protection of Halesowen's Green Belt in response to The Black Country Plan.

I would like my response recorded in relation to the current public consultation in respect of the Black Country Plan and would like to make it clear that I support the proposed protection of Green Belt in Halesowen (Illey, Lapal, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombeswood), Lately and Foxcote.

My local countryside is historic, scenic and good for walking amongst nature. The pandemic highlighted our open spaces, green belt and countryside as being essential for our mental health and general well being, although we recognised the benefits of our treasured green belt long before 2020. It is essential that you recognise the importance of the Green Belt in Halesowen (Illey, Lapal, Uffmoor, Hayley Green, Coombeswood), Lately and Foxcote to its local community, and beyond, by ensuring it is protected for generations to come.