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The former Western Park Golf Course
Latest News - 28th October 2023
From Steve Walters




We’re  just coming out of a quiet phase for the golf course. On the 6th July  there was a full City Council Meeting. A motion had been proposed for  the meeting by Conservative Councillor Rae Bhatia that two of the  largest green spaces listed in City’s Local Plan be removed. They were  Beaumont Park and the golf course. After a fierce debate the motion was  unfortunately lost 26 to 22 votes. This was a huge disappointment as it  would have been a major turning point, although not unexpected as all  the Labour councillors voted with the party line.
The  total Leicester City Local Plan was subsequently submitted to the  government inspector team on 26th September. There will now be a delay  to allow the full examination of the considerable amount of documents.  It is anticipated that the public hearings will take place in early to  mid 2024. This will be the final opportunity to challenge any aspect of  the Local Plan.

At  the end of the examination the Inspector will send a report to  Leicester City Council recommending whether or not they can adopt the  plan. In most cases the report will recommend some changes that are  necessary to allow the plan to be adopted. These are known as ‘main  modifications’.

After the examinations are completed it will be put to a vote at a City full council meeting.
If  the Local Plan is approved at the City Council meeting, it will then  enter detailed planning phases, which will give a further opportunity to  object.

The link below will take you to the City Council Local Plan website


Editor‘s Note: If you live locally, but have not yet visited the Former Western Golf Course, I urge you to do so, to see for yourself what we risk losing.
You can access the area at various points in Glenfield, including Blackthorn Road, Slate Walk Way, Somerset Drive or via Optimus Point (alongside Gearys Bakery).
If you are unable to visit in person, you can take a virtual walk around the Golf Course online. Visit: https://youtu.be/VuwriKRth0U to experience a superb low-level drone video created by Alan Rampton Photography.

ANNA BAKER'S PETITION TO SAVE THE GOLF COURSE IS NOW CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL READ ABOUT IT ON CHANGE.ORG - HERE'S THE LINK:

Click on Steve Walters' photo below to enjoy the drone footage
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