Discussion
@majorp - Yes, I forgot to say that I also noticed the large number of car parking spaces not only on the road but also at The Point car park.
Of course there won't be Lynne. You don't expect our Conservative led Council to actually read the Gazette or connect with their constituents? (And I say this as a former Tory) At least the Lib Dems (usually inaffective) and the Independents are trying to think for themselves at the moment. Interestingly I heard the other day that the Clerk has resigned.
The petition in favour has been going for a third of the time of the original one by Cllr Foden. And hasn’t had any of the publicity in the local rag that hers has had (not seen this weeks edition yet, so I’m assuming that they’ve ignored it).
Lynne, " why can't the new playpark in Dawlish be situated in the Manor park? Not enough parking spaces for either the lawn or Manor park.To find a parking space around the Bartons is a nightmare, and I guess the same applies for the Strand area. At least Teignmouth has a fair ammount of parking facilities around the play park area.
I notice there is no correspondence from the town council in today's Gazette in response to the letter in last week's paper querying the figures that had been (still are being) banded about by some concerning last year's consultation.
These petitions are completely worthless, anybody can sign them numerous times under false names. Anyone who thinks such a petiton actually sways a decision is deluded.
I had to go over to T'mouth this morning so thought I'd pay their playpark a visit. Yes, I agree, it has lots of nice play equipment including a water fountain area. Very attractive. It is, however, I should guess at least the size of the area behind the bandstand on the lawn in Dawlish. It might even be a bit bigger. Point is, that what is now on offer in Dawlish is only half the ...
I for one will not be signing for a play park in that location. So I think 239 votes so far is a good indication it will not go much further.
As most of the parents will have cars, I honestly cant see many of them using the town. My money is on most of them using Sainsburys and/or Exeter. There has been a dramatic increase in new housing but has there been additional parking (in town) to help with this influx? No.
Those of you who may be inclined to sign the petition in favour of the playpark on the Lawn, can do so here: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-play-park-on-the-lawn