Delight of friends as Telford Town Park Arena is protected
The Friends of Telford Town Park are thrilled at the new designation of the Arena in Telford Town Park as the first Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Field In Trust in the West Midlands.
The Fields In Trust initiative is aiming to safeguard at least 2,012 outdoor recreational spaces for future generations in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee – a scheme which also links to the London 2012 Olympics.
By becoming a Field In Trust the Arena is now protected as a green public space for use by the community which prevents any future development of the Arena.
The Friends of Telford Town Park have been instrumental in the success of Telford & Wrekin Council securing the Fields In Trust status and worked closely with the Council to drive the plans forward.
Chris Pettman, chairman of Friends of Telford Town Park, said: “Friends of Telford Town Park have proactively supported the approach to protect the Arena from development for the enjoyment of the whole community and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamone Jubilee Fields In Trust programme presented the ideal opportunity to do this.
“As a voluntary group we have worked closely with Telford & Wrekin Council throughout the process and are delighted that the Fields In Trust status has now been officially designated.”
Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Kuldip Sahota, added: “The Fields In Trust status is excellent news for the borough and especially for Telford Town Park.
“Close by Southwater is seeing significant development and I am pleased that the Arena is helping to provide the vital mix of green space that will be protected for this and future generations.
“I wish to thank the Friends of Telford Town Park for their ongoing support throughout this process and I know we will continue to work closely with the group over the years to come.
“This is a prime example of how co-operative working is taking shape in the borough and benefitting the wider community.”
