Support

Representation ID: 46156

Received: 08/10/2021

Respondent: Mr Raymond Watkins

Support for the Protection of Green Belt around Halesowen.
I support the Council’s continued protection of countryside Lapal, Illey, Coombswood, Uffmoor, Hayley
Green. Lutley & Foxcote following a formal review pf the Green Belt. Circa 1989, Dudley Council,
following a previous Green Belt review, improved the Public Rights of Way network in those areas, by
working in collaboration with local volunteer groups, Following on from that, the Council promoted
enjoyment of the countryside by the public for informal recreation. They supported the production of
walk leaflets explaining the historic landscape and ecological significance of each area.. The Council
even contributed £20,000 towards the Woodland Trust purchasing Uffmoor Wood (albeit if the
Bromsgrove area). The whole of this area, including that in Dudley Borough, is of regional importance
as an amenity asset for the welfare and enjoyment of the large population. It would be so simple to
seriously damage the area with inappropriate development and associated infrastructure.
Please keep up your most valuable support – we need it