Object

Representation ID: 17682

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Member of Parliament

[WOH273]

I want to object to the inclusion of the Mosely Road open space, also known as the Grapes Pool Field, in the draft plan at Table 43 Site WHO 273.

The Mosely Road open space is a much loved green field area, used for leisure and providing an important amenity for local people. There is widespread and strong opposition from residents locally at its inclusion as a proposed development site. Residents make the point - and I agree - that new housing should be focussed on the many brownfield sites in the Wolverhampton and wider Black Country area. Local people should not be forced to choose between the new housing the area needs and the green spaces we love. There are many former factory and other industrial sites in the Black Country and these should be used for houing development, not the small amount of precious green space we have. My objections are supported by all three councillors for the Bilston North ward where this land sits and by the vast majority of local residents. we would like to see this space removed from the draft plan.