Support

Representation ID: 17929

Received: 02/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Kevin Leedham

SUPPORT of Corbett Meadow as LGS as per Policies DSA4 and ENVS

As a resident and local walker of these footpaths and environs I most strongly object to the development of the above sites and support the further protection of Corbett Meadow.

In addition I strongly oppose other Councils, whose land abuts the Black Country from developing along our borders and thus further impinging and stretching ALL services paid for by Black Country Residents.

I object for the following reasons:

 All these sites provide valuable green lungs and a filter on air pollution
 Development would displace fauna, flora and wildlife, in effect ecocide
 Corbett Meadow is also a historic site

 These Green Open Spaces have and continue to provide recreational use that is so vital to “our” collective mental and physical heath and general wellbeing and in the case of the Corbett Meadow, the NHS who own the site should place a value on this and NOT go for short term gain.

 The increase in local population due to development would bring with it:

 Increased air pollution
 Impact upon an already overburdened traffic system ,thro’ congestion which adds cost to business and anxiety to the individual.
 Increased and unsustainable burden on Health, Education and other services.

 People do not want to live within a concrete/tarmac jungle and those individuals and entrepreneurs who are most capable, will seek to relocate, depriving the Council of both revenue and the most interesting of employment opportunities..