The local council has formally withdrawn the proposal for the river crossing through Ditton Meadows. This result preserves the land for our community and future wildlife. Thank you for your commitment to protecting this historic space.
June 6, 2015
Final supporters
We support maintaining Ditton Meadows in its current state as a historic open space and wildlife area, vital within its setting, to be enjoyed by future generations.
We oppose any form of destructive development in Ditton Meadows including the recently proposed new river crossing.
(Photo courtesy of David Levitt)
Comments left by users represent their personal views and do not necessarily represent the views of Friends of Ditton Meadows. Please avoid posting any comments which could be considered to be offensive.
Over 300 people have also signed this petition on paper. Please add your name to the campaign.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 21, 2015
April 19, 2015
The momentum behind our campaign to protect Ditton Meadows continues to build as we approach the significant threshold of 250 signatures. Directing others to this page now will strengthen our position against the proposed development. Please assist in expanding our reach to ensure the preservation of this historic landscape.
Reached 100 supporters
January 25, 2015
149 Comments
Ditton Meadows is a very special green space and will be derogated for all time by the presence of a bridge across the Cam. Comments about enhancing the landscape along the cycle path are ludicrous, the area is perfect in it's wild, rural state.
The Green Dragon cycle bridge is 3 mins away by bike from this proposed crossing. I don't want £4 million spent on reducing a journey by 6 minutes, while wrecking this beautiful meadow!
Let's move the crossing upstream of the railway bridge, e.g to the Green Dragon bridge which could be expanded to separate pedestrians and cyclists. This would leave Ditton Meadows undeveloped and safe money better spent on other cycle way improvements in the city.
The proposed foot and cycle bridge across Ditton Meadows is an unjustified use of public funds with questionable benefits along with very marked negative impact on this small rare area of countryside.
This is an iconic view - as important to 'book-ending' Cambridge's green space as Granchester and we should keep it as beautiful as it is now. There is no more green space in Cambridge, and there are more and more people!
I am shocked that it was ever suggested to destroy any part if this precious habitat. Wr must think of the environment, not personal convenience.
Crucial habitats of wildlife are at steak. The relative wildness of the meadows is what makes them attractive also to Cambridge residents.
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The local council has formally withdrawn the proposal for the river crossing through Ditton Meadows. This result preserves the land for our community and future wildlife. Thank you for your commitment to protecting this historic space.
June 6, 2015
Final supporters
We support maintaining Ditton Meadows in its current state as a historic open space and wildlife area, vital within its setting, to be enjoyed by future generations.
We oppose any form of destructive development in Ditton Meadows including the recently proposed new river crossing.
(Photo courtesy of David Levitt)
Comments left by users represent their personal views and do not necessarily represent the views of Friends of Ditton Meadows. Please avoid posting any comments which could be considered to be offensive.
Over 300 people have also signed this petition on paper. Please add your name to the campaign.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 21, 2015
April 19, 2015
The momentum behind our campaign to protect Ditton Meadows continues to build as we approach the significant threshold of 250 signatures. Directing others to this page now will strengthen our position against the proposed development. Please assist in expanding our reach to ensure the preservation of this historic landscape.
Reached 100 supporters
January 25, 2015
149 Comments
I'm a recent migrant to Cambridge and I visit Ditton Meadows regularly at all seasons. The meadows and fens are beautiful and very special ecologically. This is a treasure that needs to be protected and not developed.
Ditton Meadows is a very special green space and will be derogated for all time by the presence of a bridge across the Cam. Comments about enhancing the landscape along the cycle path are ludicrous, the area is perfect in it's wild, rural state.
The Green Dragon cycle bridge is 3 mins away by bike from this proposed crossing. I don't want £4 million spent on reducing a journey by 6 minutes, while wrecking this beautiful meadow!
Let's move the crossing upstream of the railway bridge, e.g to the Green Dragon bridge which could be expanded to separate pedestrians and cyclists. This would leave Ditton Meadows undeveloped and safe money better spent on other cycle way improvements in the city.
The proposed foot and cycle bridge across Ditton Meadows is an unjustified use of public funds with questionable benefits along with very marked negative impact on this small rare area of countryside.
This is an iconic view - as important to 'book-ending' Cambridge's green space as Granchester and we should keep it as beautiful as it is now. There is no more green space in Cambridge, and there are more and more people!
I am shocked that it was ever suggested to destroy any part if this precious habitat. Wr must think of the environment, not personal convenience.
Crucial habitats of wildlife are at steak. The relative wildness of the meadows is what makes them attractive also to Cambridge residents.
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I'm a recent migrant to Cambridge and I visit Ditton Meadows regularly at all seasons. The meadows and fens are beautiful and very special ecologically. This is a treasure that needs to be protected and not developed.