| Topic: | Re:Re:Protecting London's open spaces | |
| Posted by: | Vanessa Smith | |
| Date/Time: | 14/12/15 10:40:00 |
| Very worrying developments in other parts of London (Battersea Park) where cash-strapped councils are doing deals with private partnership 'adventure companies' who are installing new equipment and climbing sessions for kids, at between £18 and £33 per child in public parks." It is estimated that 45% of local authorities are considering either selling parks and green spaces or transferring their management, especially those in metropolitan areas", according to 'The Sunday Times'. The article goes on to remind us that parks "which are not a statutory service for local authorities are at risk". Welcome to Cameron's Britain, where 'we are all in it together'! |