On Friday 20 January, three members of our campaign group, including the our chair Tina Quadrino, met with Theresa May, MP for Maidenhead to discuss the latest development plans for Maidenhead Golf Course and how Mrs May might support the our aims to minimise the environmental damage caused by the development.
Tina Quadrino, chair of the Maidenhead Great Park campaign group, says:
“From previous discussions, Mrs May is aware that we are against the development of Maidenhead Golf Course.
“We are grateful for Mrs May’s time to review with us the latest plans put forward by Cala Homes and we welcome her support to ensure a Community Land Trust is set up to manage the land that is not developed for the benefit of people and wildlife.
“It’s vital we as a community make the most of the woodlands and greenspace of the golf course to mitigate the effects of climate change, including protecting and enhancing biodiversity, water storage, shade, pollution and carbon absorption.
“Mrs May noted our request that check-points need to be introduced during the various phases of the development to re-asses the economic viability of the next phase, taking into consideration the cost of delivering the necessary infrastructure and housing need.”
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP said:
“I was pleased to meet some of the key members of the group who have been campaigning for Maidenhead Great Park. Although the Local Borough Plan and South West Maidenhead Development Plans have now been agreed and include development on the Maidenhead Golf Club site, I understand the concern to ensure that as much green space as possible is protected for local people and in particular the importance of protecting Rushington Copse.
“I encourage the group to work with CALA Homes and the Council to ensure the best outcome in everyone’s interests. I will continue to raise issues with both CALA Homes and the Council on behalf of local residents.”
Find out more about our campaign
On Friday 10 February, from 11am to 2pm, we are holding a drop-in session at Maidenhead Community Centre where you can come along to find out more about the next steps of the campaign and how you can support us. To find out more about this event, go to https://maidenheadgreatpark.co.uk/come-to-our-campaing-update-drop-in-session-10-february