SAVE THANINGTON REC

"Thanington is not privileged area and has little access to open space. Canterbury is already short of such spaces. To take the fields away would be madness."

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"It's the duty of the council to protect the area not to destroy it. Canterbury is already becoming more like a concrete jungle than the lovely city it once was - shame on those who want to ruin the area still more!"

"Not only is it a bad idea in itself but the idea does not seem to have been coordinated with the Ridlands development. Perhaps it should be"

"This is the only recreation area in thanington, and it must NEVER be concreted over. To many people rely on this area for recreation and pleasure. It has to stay as it is. HANDS OFF!"

"There are too few green spaces for people to enjoy. We need to preserve these spaces not just for us and our children to enjoy, but also for those who will come after us."

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"I want my district council to protect green spaces, not concrete over them."

"more blinkered strategies by CCC to increase their revenue, whilst destroying canterburys precious few remaining green areas that encourage exercise and activity for team sports"

"This is an outrage my son play football there we go there in the summer. Where else can the kids in the area go? this belons to the public and whatever goes there can not replace the green space. Please dont do this"

"another example of CCC's blinkered view when it comes to communities, I remember the last public parks fiasco when CCC wanted to close all parks to football and cricket teams - thinking about money again instead of the people who pay your wages?"

"This Centre does an excellent job for the community and for Canterbury. Its closure will cause deep bitterness so you will encourage a rise in the crime rate. Is it worth it? Which matters most, the people of your city or the tourists' cars ?"

"This plan shows a shocking contempt for local people."

"Children need play areas."

"Keep the garden of England green!"

"Recreation areas like this should be sacrosanct."

"The message is loud and clear - do not concrete over precious green spaces in our city"

"Incorporate an enlarged park & ride in the development of the Wincheap area."

"If this precious amenity is ruined in an attempt to reprieve that doomed artefact, the personal motor car, posterity will not forgive those responsible."

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"What possible justification can CCC find for concreting over green spaces that allow the community to play and interact in the open air? This end of Canterbury is constantly given the raw end of the deal, it is obvious the council didn't listen to residen"