Comment

Representation ID: 11605

Received: 26/09/2021

Respondent: Ursula Walker

I have lived [Redacted-GDPR]. The park is at the core of our community and is well used by residents of all ages and from all parts of our diverse community.

Over the past 20 years I have seen a marked increase in traffic in Birchills and have unfortunately seen many road traffic accidents, one of which involved a speeding car crashing [Redacted-GDPR]. We are close to junction 10 of the M6 and not only do we hear the traffic but we, as are all residents in this part of Walsall, are subject to air pollution 24/7. Reedswood Park has been well managed over the years I have lived here and now has a large natural area of trees that are well established and able to counter some of the air pollution that is detrimental to our health.

Reedswood Park is also essential in providing a safe space for people to walk, ride their bikes, take their dogs for exercise and take part in sports activities.

The whole of Reedswood Park, including the area of the former golf course, should be identified as a sensitive urban green space that is essential to the future health and well being of our community. It is inappropriate to include Reedswood Town Park in the proposed Core Regeneration Area.

A natural green space buffer/ green lung is essential to counter the pollution coming from the M6: Pouk Hill and the land bordering Churchill Road along with Reedswood Park, provides this.