Sir – It is to be hoped that many people will follow Peter Day’s advice (Letters, January 29) and support the application to have Oxpens Meadow registered as a Town Green.
There need be no conflict between this bid and the West End proposals.
On the contrary the development of the land to the west of the Ice Rink, which will include flats, houses and an improved college, will surely benefit from having the meadow within easy reach. The same can be said of the Westgate scheme.
Are we not constantly reminded of the importance to new developments of open green spaces? Oxpens Meadow does not need cutting in half, nor does it need enhancement — it is fine just as it is. At least 51 species of birds would testify to this, if they could.
Colin Bridger, Oxford
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