Progress and nimbyism

This has caused outrage

http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/4762269.Flixton_residents_up_in_arms_as_work_begins_on_electricity_sub_station/

The argument that this is a designated play area is weakened by the ‘No Ball Games’ sign,  the ornamental planting which was done to stop kids playing on the green and the fact that as children, we were always told off for playing on the green.

It’s a planning cock up, but it could be far, far worse

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