I am writing to express my deep concerns in respect of the proposed residential development at the Old Ruby ground on Sharmans Cross Road.
As a resident of Sharmans Cross Road, I can already see the effect that increasing the Junior school to a 4 form entry has had on the traffic and potential safety of the children that attend the school. I have also been advised that the landlord of the Sharmans Cross pub has decided to withdraw the informal offer he has had in place that allows parents from the school to park in their car-park in the very near future. This decision will push even more cars into the surrounding congested areas. We have already seen some serious traffic incidents on this road, in fact as I am writing this email the road remains closed by the Police because of a road traffic accident.
A large development of this size will only add pressure onto the already poor drainage system that just cannot cope with any heavy rainfall at the best of times.
With childhood obesity at an all time high, I feel it is imperative that we utilise the facilities that are available to us. As you are no doubt aware the neighbouring sporting facilities of Arden Tennis Club, Hotpod Yoga and Silhill Football Club are thriving venues used by the local communities to keep active and stay healthy. These facilities keep ourselves and our children out of our doctors surgeries and hospitals and another sporting venue of similar type will only strengthen the offering to the community and safeguard all of the local businesses we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. Please allow someone to develop this site in a sporting capacity so that we can secure our children's health, fitness and future going forward.