No

Draft Local Plan Review

Representation ID: 970

Received: 10/02/2017

Respondent: Tom Bridge

Representation Summary:

In Knowle on land earmarked for Arden School there is a field run by Mind for those with mental health issues. This was leased to the charity several years ago and thanks to staff and users, has been transformed into a facility used regularly by its clients, old and new. No local alternative has been offered to Mind as a consequence of the Plan. Given the importance the Government has attached to improve mental health I firmly believe Mind should be allowed to remain and continue to offer an invaluable service to mental health users in our community.

Full text:

In Knowle on land earmarked for Arden School there is a field run by Mind for those with mental health issues. This was leased to the charity several years ago and thanks to staff and users, has been transformed into a facility used regularly by its clients, old and new. No local alternative has been offered to Mind as a consequence of the Plan. Given the importance the Government has attached to improve mental health I firmly believe Mind should be allowed to remain and continue to offer an invaluable service to mental health users in our community.