
Hi birmingham city council had the common sense to refuse the planning for persimmons housing, however their right to appeal is being heard & taking place on 23/7/24 -despite very strong opposition from everyone in the community and strong support from the FA and MPs etc the co-op seem determined to go against the wishes of those who want to use the fields and safeguard the protected wildlife. The co-ops actions are contrary to how they promote and advertise themselves for always doing their best for the community- very sad if more of Yardley’s history is to be concreted over !If the plaque is at Barrows Lane playing fields (Co-op owned) there've been the usual shenanigans about building houses on the site. Don't think it's gone ahead. (Shame on you Co-op - too ready to dispose of a piece of Co-op history). Viv.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/yardley-playing-fields-homes-battle-8546425