PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION IF YOU LIVE, STUDY OR WORK IN SLOUGH BOROUGH: Concerns About the Construction of the Fenced Compound at Eltham Avenue Recreation Ground, Cippenham

The petition can be signed on line of the Council's website: ePetition - Concerns About the Construction of the Fenced Compound at Eltham Avenue Recreation Ground, Cippenham

Alternatively you could sign one of the paper copies being taken round by members of the team campaigning for a reversal of this policy. 

The wording of the petition is available below, and for more details see the previous post on this website, including the point highlighted by the photo that the massive fence creates a dangerous blind spot on a bend in the road just at the point where children will come out of the pavilion. 

We the undersigned petition the council to 1. Immediately halt any further development or use of the compound until a full public consultation and impact assessment are carried out. 2. Conduct and publish a formal impact assessment on residents, local community groups, traffic, environment, and safety. 3. Reassess the location of the compound, prioritising alternatives that do not undermine the wellbeing, safety, and utility of a vital community green space. 4. Offer written assurance of continued access to facilities for FC Cippenham and EL Fitness, including potential fee re-negotiations in light of the disruption. 5. Clarify and review traffic management plans, including proposed parking controls and their relationship to the new compound. 6. Rebuild trust by establishing a formal resident liaison group for future consultations on changes to local public spaces. 7. Consult and address the needs of disabled people and SEND children who need access to the site.

The Council have constructed of an 8ft spiked fence around Eltham Avenue car park for the purposes of housing mini buses. The compound’s presence represents not only a physical intrusion but a symbolic disconnect between Slough Borough Council and its residents. Community groups, particularly those supporting children, mothers, disabled individuals, and local health, have been sidelined. This is not just a planning oversight – it’s a blow to the heart of our community.

We urge the Council to act swiftly, responsibly, and transparently to remedy this situation.
 

This ePetition runs from 11/08/2025 to 08/09/2025.