General Discussion
No, Lynne I can’t think of any justifiable reasons or arguments as to why there should be a space-consuming, brash and noisy play park on our Lawn, which is most unlikely to generate any appreciable additional income for the town. Clearly spending the Sainsbury’s S106 money on such would be in direct contradiction to the objectives of the Dawlish Town Masterplan which include restoring the ...
More of a problem is that the media is lazy. Also newspapers have cut costs down to the bone, letting most of their reporters go, so they share any tidbit of so-called news around between them, put their own bit of spin on it, and hey presto it is spread far and wide and gets all out of proportion. Best to ignore it and let it go away.
I have just looked at the Agendaa for the Council meeting on Wednesday 4 Oct and noted the item in the agenda regarding the Memorial Garden : '13 Memorial Garden - To note that the Civic Amenities Committee validated the figures and accepted the updated report by the Town Clerk (attached) and to decide if the lease should be renewed. Members briefing paper to follow. ' This is a ...
Thank you Burnside. I did write 'I say' so that does indicate it is my opinion.
I say put the new playpark on the existing site in the Manor Gardens and extend its footprint. Make it special and a real challenge to Teignmouth's offer. The existing one, on the Manor, owned by TDC, has been sadly neglected and fallen into disrepair. It is only suitable for very young children right now. But the site is perfect as there is space to expand and plenty of open space for kids ...
Sadly this Town Clerk uses creative accounting to deal with perceived nuisances like the War Memorial Garden. A power play? Get rid; less work. A hope that the Town Councillors are sleeping on the job and will not challenge her. High time her maths and her motives are questioned! Get a grip Dawlish. Stop trying to ruin the best we have, including this special garden, the Lawn and Tuck's plot. ...
So frustrating! Kathy please give more details especially contact details. We don't know how to get in touch.
And the Brook
It is owned by the boss of Vodaphone, I believe.
There will also be a Gardener's Question Time, which Toby and 'local experts' will field, so bring along your gardening queries. These can be to do with fruit, vegetables or even ornamental plants. Sounds like a good evening. Remember 'the key is the soil'. Be there or be square.
