The councillor overseeing controversial plans for a radical revamp of Preston’s Ashton Park says he has not ruled out a rethink of the project.
It comes after locals accused Preston City Council of incorrectly suggesting that government funding rules meant it had no room for manoeuvre over the design of the scheme. The authority has proposed installing a new 3G football pitch and creating a sports hub building – featuring changing facilities, toilets, a café and rooms for community use – along with a 150-space car park. All of the additions would be made on what is currently open grassland in the centre of the Pedders Lane site.
Residents lined up to quiz Cllr Bailey during the time reserved for public questions at the latest full council meeting, with each speaker allowed a pre-announced question and off-the-cuff follow-up. Here’s a flavour of the posers and his responses on… …the environment Mrs. J. Argall: “We’re currently in a climate crisis.
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