The university has decided to keep the path open and maintain our access to the meadow. It was an exhausting struggle to reach this point but I am deeply relieved that we saved this space for our community. Keep enjoying the river walk while we stay observant to ensure this …
November 20, 2012
Final supporters
The footpath is part of a permissive access granted by the HRI (now Warwick Uni), access will cease 30th Sept 2012.
Over many years this meadow has provided great enjoyment to hundreds of people everyday; providing a beautiful and peacful river/meadow walk, access to the river (with small beach where kids often enjoy the water) and of course a valuable safe dog walking circuit close to the village. It is accessible easily within walking distance of the whole village and is the only such local place safe from traffic and livestock.
It provides a valuable amenity to locals and a must visit for dog owners.
From people I have talked to in the last couple of days, there is an obvious strong determination that we should make it clear how much people rely on this access and that people would be very sad to loose it.
So I would like to ask you please add your name to this petition; perhaps with a bit of persuasion we can change their mind.
I still have to find out what exactly the reason is for this closure, and what is planned by Warwick Uni for it's future use... Maybe it is just coming to the end of the registered Permission and that it might be renewed ...? If anyone has any more info or wishes to help coordinate the effort to try and keep it open please contact me at [email protected].
Let me know your thoughts to...
I will try to find out what the plans are for the meadow from Warwick Uni and the Council next week and update this text soon.
Thanks
Dave Francis (and Finlay)
Updates
September 6, 2012
Seeing the growing tally has been exhausting but deeply validating. It is clear that this space is far more than just a path to many of you. We are tired but we are staying focused on what comes next.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2012
6 Comments
Really sad news. Hope they rethink this because the walk is a huge part of our local community.
JUST LEAVE IT ALONE. Everyone enjoys that meadow and it hurts nobody.
This is such a shame. Walked this path for years with my kids and the dog. Please keep it open.
Used this walk every morning forever. absolute madness to close it off to everyone.
Ridiculous decision. We need these green spaces in the village. Keep the access open!
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The university has decided to keep the path open and maintain our access to the meadow. It was an exhausting struggle to reach this point but I am deeply relieved that we saved this space for our community. Keep enjoying the river walk while we stay observant to ensure this …
November 20, 2012
Final supporters
The footpath is part of a permissive access granted by the HRI (now Warwick Uni), access will cease 30th Sept 2012.
Over many years this meadow has provided great enjoyment to hundreds of people everyday; providing a beautiful and peacful river/meadow walk, access to the river (with small beach where kids often enjoy the water) and of course a valuable safe dog walking circuit close to the village. It is accessible easily within walking distance of the whole village and is the only such local place safe from traffic and livestock.
It provides a valuable amenity to locals and a must visit for dog owners.
From people I have talked to in the last couple of days, there is an obvious strong determination that we should make it clear how much people rely on this access and that people would be very sad to loose it.
So I would like to ask you please add your name to this petition; perhaps with a bit of persuasion we can change their mind.
I still have to find out what exactly the reason is for this closure, and what is planned by Warwick Uni for it's future use... Maybe it is just coming to the end of the registered Permission and that it might be renewed ...? If anyone has any more info or wishes to help coordinate the effort to try and keep it open please contact me at [email protected].
Let me know your thoughts to...
I will try to find out what the plans are for the meadow from Warwick Uni and the Council next week and update this text soon.
Thanks
Dave Francis (and Finlay)
Updates
September 6, 2012
Seeing the growing tally has been exhausting but deeply validating. It is clear that this space is far more than just a path to many of you. We are tired but we are staying focused on what comes next.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2012
6 Comments
Cant believe they are doing this. My dogs love that river and its the only safe spot near us.
Really sad news. Hope they rethink this because the walk is a huge part of our local community.
JUST LEAVE IT ALONE. Everyone enjoys that meadow and it hurts nobody.
This is such a shame. Walked this path for years with my kids and the dog. Please keep it open.
Used this walk every morning forever. absolute madness to close it off to everyone.
Ridiculous decision. We need these green spaces in the village. Keep the access open!
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Cant believe they are doing this. My dogs love that river and its the only safe spot near us.