For a number of years now the Council have been trying to get rid of the old Kings Meadow swimming pool. The Kings Meadow campaign have been working to preserve green space in the area. However with recent developments it looks like we going to get a large hotel and car park on the site. Thanks to Bob for this e-mail about a meeting to preserve the area and benefit the community.
"Now or Never…
King’s Meadow and Lock Island
Major area of green public space in peril as developer gets the wink from Reading Council Scrutiny Panel with final decision from Cabinet on Tuesday 14th April 2009.
OPTION 1: Hotels, bars, offices, multi-storey car park and flats
TOWERING EYESORE
http://www.reading.gov.uk/councilanddemocracy/committee/committeelist/meeting.asp?id=SX9452-A7831024&committee=15505
OPTION 2: Minimal impact fully restored Baths with family and sport facilities
NO LOSS OF PUBLIC SPACE
Have your say come to Public meeting:
Mapledurham Pavilion on Woodcote Road, Caversham Heights
Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm - plenty of parking space
Refreshments provided
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