The sound of chain saws continues in Los Altos Park with more trees disappearing.
Questions about replanting remain, without scrutiny and information for local people.
There is an overdue need for community involvement.
Read more: 'Chainsaw massacre' at Los Altos
Leaving decisions on this to the Isle of Wight Council is not helpful.
The park would benefit from a Friends of Los Altos Park organisation being formed.
Read more: Los Altos tree work not as bad as you think
Such a body would be entitled to consultation and helpful input.
My stall, highlighting local issues, which is on my driveway on clear days, includes the threat to our historic roundabout, with traffic diverted into The Fairway and associated TPO petition.
Also, the threat to Lake Parish Council precept via a burdensome long-term loan for a dubious conversion of the New Road toilets into, among other things, a meetings and parties venue without proper consultation, by outsiders.
Consultation brings better decision making.
Read more letters sent to the County Press here. Do you have a view on this or any other subject? Send us a letter to editor@iwcp.co.uk
House Rules
We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.
Last Updated:
Report this comment Cancel