Sir – I grew up in Oxford and was inspired by Port Meadow. Such an open space next to the city, that attracts all kinds of birds when flooded in winter, is such a unique asset next to such an important and beautiful city.
Surely protecting the character of this place should be top of the list for Oxford City Council? It is amazing that permission was granted for such an over-bearing development, that while lucrative for developers, will leave Oxford, its citizens and visitors all the poorer.
I support efforts to reverse this damaging decision and to protect such an important and inspirational place.
Tony Juniper, Writer and environmental advisor, Former Director of Friends of the Earth Save Port Meadow Campaign
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