“Labour Councillors tell us children need somewhere to live,” says Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr. David Franks. “But children also need somewhere to play. A congested town like Luton needs its parks and green spaces.”

Claiming that Luton’s Labour Council has already built on far too many of the town’s parks and green open spaces Liberal Democrat members of the Overview & Scrutiny Board are sending a recommendation to the Council’s Executive Committee that a clause specifically seeking to avoid building on any more parks & green open spaces should be included in the Council’s official housing strategy document.

“Labour Councillors tell us children need somewhere to live,” says Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr. David Franks. “But children also need somewhere to play. A congested town like Luton needs its parks and green spaces.”

“The Labour Council has built on parks and green open spaces at Manor Road; Roebuck Close, Farley Hill; Bradley Road; Thirlstone Road; Falconers Road; Abbotswood Road; Butely Road; Wigmore Lane and is already planning to build on Wigmore Valley Park and the much-used green area at Wandon Close. When will they stop? When every blade of grass has been concreted over?”

The recommendation will be discussed at an Executive Committee meeting on Monday 10th December.