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The council has officially removed Manor Farm from the proposed development sites. This outcome acknowledges the contribution our working farm provides to the local landscape and the community. I feel a deep sense of relief that our family can continue to steward this land and keep our livelihoods intact.

November 15, 2011

Save Manor Farm

Save Manor Farm

🏆 Won — 141 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 11 months ago
A report commissioned by Wyre Forest District Council incorrectly labelled us as a redundant farm and proposed the site for this use. MANOR FARM IS NOT A REDUNDANT FARM – IT IS A DIVERSIFIED WORKING FARM GIVING 6 LIVELIHOODS The site is on green belt land dividing Stourport & Kidderminster. Our family have lived and worked at the farm since 1957 and many of the gypsy/traveller community have been friends as the farm provided employment. We are asking for Manor Farm to be removed from the proposed sites and allow us to continue to work and live. Help us stop this proposal. Allow Manor Farm to continue as a farm and allow us to continue to work and live: The reasons why are:- • The site is on green belt land providing the only divide between Stourport & Kidderminster. • The proposed site is directly on the Stourport Relief Road route • The farm has been a tenanted farm to the same family since 1957. It is the home of 3 thriving business...es and provides 6 livelihoods • Extra pressure will be placed on already stretched local services – schools, doctors and poor road structures. • Access is from the busy dual carriageway or from the narrow minor road – St Johns road, providing severe safety concerns. • Manor Farm has been at the heart of the community for 55 years – providing employment & leisure to hundreds. Manor Farm is the gateway to Stourport and should maintain the current status as a farm.

Updates

November 4, 2011

The quiet period following the initial announcement has given me time to review the council proposal in detail while confirming exactly how many livelihoods depend on this land. Maintaining the integrity of the green belt remains our primary focus because this space serves as a vital buffer for our community. I am committed to documenting our history on this farm to ensure the council understands that this is a functioning home rather than a redundant site.

November 4, 2011

Seeing this level of support confirms that our community values the history and livelihood of Manor Farm as much as I do. This momentum demonstrates that the land between our towns is recognized as essential to our local identity.

Reached 100 supporters

November 4, 2011

6 Comments

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Emma Cunningham
14 years ago Featured

So sad to see them trying to force a family out after all these years. Manor farm deserves better.

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Gary Zhang
14 years ago Featured

SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS!! They provide jobs and care for that land. Council needs to look elsewhere.

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Sarah Ortiz
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous to call it redundant when people work there every single day. My kids love visiting, keep it a farm.

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Julie Espinoza
14 years ago Featured

Lived in stourport my whole life and manor farm is part of it. Stop trying to destroy everything local.

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Mark Hunt
14 years ago Featured

the traffic is already a nightmare around there. putting more homes on that road is just plain stupid.

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Dave Conway
14 years ago Featured

This farm has been there forever. Leave it alone! We dont need more houses cluttering up the place.