Greens urge Protection of Chorlton Meadows

21 August 2009

The Chorlton Meadows, which form part of south Manchester's much-valued Mersey Valley, are under threat from a proposal by West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC to build 8 football pitches, include two floodlit pitches. As well as being valued as a beautiful local amenity by residents, the area is rich in wildlife.

Manchester Green Party joins huge numbers of residents in the area in opposing the plans (a Facebook Group to Save Chorlton Meadows already has over 1,200 members and is growing by hundreds every day).

MGP Chair (and Chorlton resident), Brian Candeland said "One of my sons formerly played for a local football team and I do understand the need for sports facilities for young people. However, I do not accept that there is an overall shortage in the Chorlton / Didsbury area which would justify this proposal. I know the meadows quite well; this is one of the main accesses to the Mersey Valley and the scheme would have a massive impact on the area.

We call on the council to reject the plans".

For further information on the area see Friends of Chorlton Meadows

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