Jericho digs in for the boatyard
matthew morton | 26.09.2003 09:59 | Social Struggles | Oxford
British Waterways is engaged in revenue raising and is selling of assets. Many believe this to be short sighted and contra to a vision of sustainalbe development in the area. Recent developments allong this canal have seen Barclay homes build large expensive blocks with very little affordable housing and completly flout promises to provied a community centre. There are concerns that the current Bellway homes plan, which meets non of the council and community recommendations for the site, will unbalance the community with a heavy traffic burden and little benefits to compensate for the loss of a working boatyard.
British waterways is obliged to keep a boatyard open in the area, yet has give no sign that it intends to honor that promise. The boat yard is currently on a 10 day lease, this causes stress to those involved who cannot make repars or long term plans with a Sword of Damacles hanging over their heads.
Plans are being developed to unite the community of Jericho to stop this Bellway proposal, and ensure that British waterways hands the boatyard to the correct development group. There could be quite a tug of war, watch this space.
Any info contact Matt 079 8643 1981
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matthew morton
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