Is this Joseph Rowntree’s vision of York?
We all know the history of the Rowntree family, and their importance to York over the years, but I wonder how many of you would agree with me when I say that Joseph and Seebohm would be spinning in their graves if they knew what is about to be done in their name in eastern York.
Here are some photographs I took this morning while out walking my dogs. I found it very sad to be out there in the morning sunshine, as summer approaches, knowing that the time will soon arrive for the sound of the cuckoo to be replaced with the roar of the JCB.
Please pay particular attention to the shots of the hedgerows that were wilfully destroyed, on the instructions of City of York Council, before the decision not to award village green status had been announced. It further demonstrates the arrogance of these bullies for whom the pound sign is king.
Eerily “Post apocalyptic” hedgerows vandalised by City of York Council
A view of the vandalism from Sustrans, looking towards Osbaldwick
How many more times will the dogs be able to run free?
Do we really need to destroy this beautiful meadow?
Supporters of “Disasterthorpe” describe this as scrubland?
Do CoYC have no shame?
I hope these pictures fully demonstrate that the council’s motto, “If it’s green, build on it” is disgraceful, immoral and utterly shameful.
York needs Disasterthorpe like it needs another Lib-Dem run council. It’s all about green fields for brown envelopes.
Scandalous.
See you soon…
May 7th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Do CoYC have no shame?
Probably Not.
May 8th, 2008 at 03:42 pm
The hedgerow was not part of the village green claim, as your well know.
The planning permission for that section had already been granted, and as such Rowntrees were well within their rights to start clearance on that land, before the farcical village green appeal had reached a conclusion.
May 8th, 2008 at 04:12 pm
So that makes it alright then does it?
May 8th, 2008 at 07:51 pm
When do we get onto the Galloway resignation?
May 8th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Not in a philosophical sense Rust, but it does take away from your specific angle of accusation in your third paragraph.
But like Super Ted I’m waiting to read you take on Galloway’s resignation!
May 9th, 2008 at 12:19 am
I will be blogging on that subject tomorrow.
May 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Franky I am appalled at your lack of nous on this issue.
Tomorrow I have lots to talk about.
May 14th, 2008 at 09:15 pm
A similar thing happened where I live when a beautiful orchard with trees of great heritage was bulldozed. Despite many objections planning was passed - no doubt ensured with a bung in the right places from the developer.
It was heartbreaking to see the wildlife displaced and, on a personal note, I missed seeing my dog rolling around in rotten apples & plums. Smelled like shite to me but to him it was Dolce & Gabanna pour homme !
Sustrans are a law unto themselves, ripping up hedgerows & laying mile after mile of concrete - both environmentally unfriendly. A ‘charity’ they may be but they’re ruthless when it comes to getting their own way.
I lost my dog in february after 16 fab years. Enjoy yours and whats left of green fields before some sodding developer builds on it… more flats !