We sent the Statement of our views, as published in the last Newsletter, to all our local City Councillors (for both Wavertree and Childwall wards). As a result, we had a very useful meeting with Cllr Helen Casstles who represents Wavertree ward. Although the land is privately owned, Cllr Casstles is hoping to use Council funds to get the grass cut, pending the submission of the anticipated planning application for a sports-related redevelopment scheme.

The owner will need the approval of a number of different Council departments before anything can be done in the longer term, and Cllr Casstles has undertaken to set up a meeting between these various departments to ensure that everyone is aware of the issues involved. She has also emphasised that full community consultation will be needed before any major decisions are taken on the future of the site.