The Council's policy is to seek to sustain and develop the land as a 'green corridor', offering protection against the twin local pollutants, noise and emissions: the area around Gypsy Corner is already one of the most polluted in London. The Ministry, which has owned this land since the early '90s, historically takes a less progressive and philanthropic view, which is why, although the land is still green, it is not managed and is simply fenced off (except to your knights of the road with their Champneys loyalty cards...) I fear it's only a matter of time before the Department comes up with another cunning, and deeply upopular, plan to recoup some of its losses. Still, it will be something for us to talk about on the forum!
Steve Donnelly ● 5516d