In Last weeks paper 25/08/06, there was a revival attemp
of the failed plans to develop the beautiful Marsh Meadows
site in Henley.
All though I would agree with a couple of the letters, that
it would be nice to have an arts centre in Henley, this is
totally the wrong site. There are plenty of other potential
sites previously suggested (such as the proposed fairmile
developments) without destroying the natural beauty and wildlife
of the riverside.
Marsh meadows is an area of outstanding beauty from boat
and land, that is widely used by the general public. This
fact wasn\'t portrayed in the outdated image shown in the
Henley Standard, that portrayed the site as wasteland.
I don't believe Henley has any need for a
Marina or another Hotel. It would be nice if the Henley
Partnership could see
through the pound signs and take an objective view of the
consequencies this would have on the area with more traffic
problems, damage to the environment, wildlife and less free
public recreation ground.
regards
Striker