Hundreds of concerned residents in Highbridge have signed a petition calling for two public gardens in the town to be safeguarded.
Burnham-On-Sea.com was first to report last week how campaigners, pictured right, had launched the petition amid growing concern that the Town Green and Jubilee Gardens, next to Highbridge’s town clock, could be sold off to developers by cash-strapped Sedgemoor District Council.
One of the organisers, Pam Lyes, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We’ve had a really good response from people in the town and everyone seems keen to support us.”
“People of all ages have been signing the petition, including several groups of youngsters who are concerned.”
“We distributed 28 sheets, each with 37 spaces for signatures, and many of the spots are already filling up. We’re delighted with the response so far – it’s been a really positive start.”
This petition calls for Jubilee Gardens and the Town Green to become Designated Open Spaces in perpetuity.
“The Gardens are already classed as an open space, but the Council can still sell them if they so desire after a consultation period with the public.”
“We want their future secured as public areas for the long-term, not just for the short-term,” added Mrs Lyes.
