Lofthouse Colliery Action Group

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WELCOME Lofthouse CollieryAction Group
AGM Monday 29 October 2007Lofthouse Gate WMC
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SUCCESSFULOpen Meeting Lofthouse Hill Golf
Club11 September 2007 200 Attended THANK YOU!
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LCAG Interim CommitteeFormed July 2007 will
stand down tonight but before we do PROGRESS
to Date!
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The Latest Facts Proposed Land Use PAS (Open
Land) Previous Housing Wakefield MDC - Site
Specific Policies and Proposals DPD Initial
Sustainability Appraisal Review (Volume 2)
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Campaign to ChangePlaying Fields Surrounding
Area toGREEN BELT 800 Letters NEED LOTS MORE!
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• Clean Green
• Bigger Pond
• Better Play Area -Young Kids
• Heritage Pit Winding Wheel
• Linked Paths Routes
• Increase Nature
• Added Safety Security

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Ed Balls MP Secretary of State for Children,
Schools Families in support of our cause Need
for housing appreciated but not to detriment
ofour valuable OPEN SPACE
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To PROTECT the Playing Fields from future
housing or any urban development To IMPROVE,
ENHANCE and MAINTAIN the sites informal outdoor
leisure and recreation facilities to the highest
possible standards Whilst CONSERVING, increasing
and not compromising the nature of the area and
the environment
MISSION
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A socially inclusive Park where the local
community can freely enjoy the benefits of
informal outdoor recreation, relaxation, wildlife
and nature conservation in a safe, clean, green,
healthy, pleasant and tranquil environment.
VISION
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We want Lofthouse Colliery Park to be a place
which, in its entirety

• Is a Park for the local community
• Meets local peoples informal recreational needs
  for exercise and relaxation without compromise to
  wildlife and nature
• Offers the opportunity for peace and tranquility
  to promote health and well being
• Provides diverse habitats for the benefit of
  wildlife
• Is managed in a way that is sustainable and is
  environmentally and historically sensitive for
  the benefit of present and future generations
• Allows educational opportunities for local
  children
• Promotes the benefits of natural surroundings
  and resists the adverse effect of increasing
  traffic and urban development
• Respects the presence of residents living on the
  boundaries and the surrounding area

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6 Existing Interim Committee Chair Person -
Elsie Confrey Vice Chair - Andrew
Curnin Secretary - Rob Child Committee - John
Ansell Committee - Lesley Child Committee -
Maggie Stubbs
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ELECTION Chair Person Vice Chair Treasurer Corres
pondence Secretary Minutes Secretary Committee
Members
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Before You Go VOLUNTEERS! Letter CampaignTarget
January 2008 www.LofthouseCAG.co.uk