Bertie Park is 90 years old. We have been fighting to save Bertie Park Recreation Ground for more than 5 years. Oxford City Council want to use it for social/affordable housing. But more housing means more people, which increases the need for recreation grounds. OCC’s planning portal shows that 3 members of the community support the proposals, 357 object. Even the police object details here. If you want more details, please have a look at the new deep dive page.
This will go to planning committee on June 23rd. Cllr Railton thinks that the decision could go either way. Click here to help us to raise enough money for a legal challenge if planning permission is granted.
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Bertie Park goes to Planning Committee 23rd June
Bertie Park is 90 years old. It was built at a time when it made more sense to invest in recreation grounds to keep people healthy, than hospitals to treat the sick. This means that most people in this area played on Bertie Park, their kids play on it, or their grandchildren do. That’s why…
Labour silence on Bertie Park
Oxford City Council accept that “the overwhelming local community view … is that Bertie Park is needed.” Labour’s leaflet says they are “investing in our parks and shared spaces.” They’ve got “new play equipment” for Hinksey Park, Fox Crescent and Friars Wharf. But they want to shrink Bertie Park down to 20% of its size.…
At some point, we must draw a line and say if we want [Oxford] to be a great place for people to live, then we also have to protect the things that make it great: the things people love, like Bertie Rec.
Oxford Mail. 11th March 2021
Save Bertie Park Oxford 
Good evening
We must change this government immediately by calling for a general election.
I support your cause. I hope your park is saved in the near future. Social justice will prevail, and your park will be saved.
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