There are 43 acres of woodland by the ring road - why isn't this a city centre park?
Nestled on the corner of the city’s clogged-up ring road sits a yellow gate, out of keeping with the rest of its surroundings.
That’s the question a group of volunteers are asking — and are making the case that Manchester needs this space to thrive. To that end, they’ve stopped fly-tippers, warded off anti-social dirt bike riders, and even created a sculpture trail from scratch — including Manchester’s own answer to Stonehenge.“It’s our crown jewel and we want to come and enjoy it,” the 49-year-old builder from Beswick continues. “I used to play here in the rubble. It’s a jewel for the city of Manchester.
To show they’re serious about change, the group have taken on a DIY attitude. Fly-tipping has been a problem in the past here, so Dave installed a planter with herbs inside to stop vans getting in — and to give residents a slice of wilderness in the city. That care seems to be paying dividends already. “We had a deer that left the herd which came from Daisy Nook to give birth here in lockdown,” Dave says as one example.
There are no plans to build on the land — a 2017 council ‘strategic regional framework’ lists the area as ‘a green corridor’ to run from Great Ancoats Street, through to the Etihad and on to Philips Park. But there are issues in turning the 43 acres into a park.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Just 1% of police recruits in Manchester are BlackEXCL: Just 1% of police recruits in Manchester are Black 'We have to do better' says police and crime commissioner by LeahMahon_
Lire la suite »
Police arrest gunman, 27, on Greater Manchester street in early hoursBREAKING: Police arrest gunman, 27, on Greater Manchester street in early hours
Lire la suite »
Six arrests after 'gang-linked' shooting and violence in Manchester suburbSix arrests after 'gang-linked' shooting and violence in Manchester suburb as police enforce new powers
Lire la suite »
TUI offer free counselling to 'terrified' customers on aborted Manchester flightThe company assured customers such instances are 'rare'
Lire la suite »
London learns from Manchester as Parliament restoration team visits town hallThe £325m restoration of Manchester Town Hall is the biggest heritage project currently under way in the UK
Lire la suite »