Land clean-up

Real progress has now been made on the long-running problem of a piece of land just off Elm Park Broadway. No-one knows who owns this land - the most likely theory is that it was owned by a company that was dissolved years ago. It has for a long time been an eyesore, and getting it cleaned up (weeds, refuse) has been frustrating - especially as the Council weren't able to identify the owner. We thought our battles were over when someone did a clean-up earlier this year - but the mysterious benefactor has never owned up (if it was you - thanks!).

Well, a community team has finally been able to move things on, and Stage 1 of a project took place earlier today. We cleared the rubbish, and then laid a membrane (to fight back the weeds) before putting down a surface of gravel (both from B&Q who were helpful to the project). This should help stop the area from becoming an overgrown rubbish tip. A new lock was fitted by Around the Clock Locksmiths. Stage 2 of the project is still evolving but the aim is to have something that takes Elm Park forward.

Thanks to everyone involved with the project, including the Elm Park Regeneration Partnership and the Conservative Future Social Action Network (both of whose help included financial support), Mike Chard (in a co-ordination role), Simon Jones (pictured above) and all those who gave up their time to help either on the day or behind the scenes. Thanks also to Network Rail, TFL and all the Council departments for their attempts to get the facts about this piece of land - although just who owns/owned it remains a mystery!