Object

Representation ID: 21381

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Ms Sally Hilton

I cannot support the proposal to build houses on the WEC, particularly given that these are luxury houses which will not help with the increase of social housing stock in the City.
(REF: WOH274 WTNA)
Many people use the footpaths to walk and play without fear of traffic, creating roads which will cut across this wonderful resourse would be a terrible loss of safe space.
We are currently experiencing a huge incease in mental health crises in all communities and ages groups, access to our green spaces and connection with nature is one of the few positive things people have been able to do to stay well and functioning.
I do understand that housing is a much needed resource in Wolverhampton and congratulate the council on some great housing developments which have utilised spaces other than green space.
Once our green spaces are lost, they are gone forever, I am sure the councils can continue to develop innovative and imaginative solutions which enable residents of the city to continue to enjoy and utilise the beautiful green spaces we have whilst creating additional social housing for the Black Country.