Labour says "Don't pinch our bottom "
The Tory City Council has decided to 'market test' an 8 acre stretch of greenfield land known as Hangleton Bottom - with a view to selling off this public land to a private waste management company.
Hangleton Bottom is owned by the Council and is currently an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, will border the South Downs National Park, is close to residential areas and classified as a green-field site.
Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, Cllr Les Hamilton from South Portslade has called for this decision to be reviewed to ensure the public are able to have their say over the use of this valuable plot of land and not hidden behind Council bureaucracy.
"This green-field site has the chance to be a real asset to local people, which everyone can benefit from, such as community or open spaces. People should have the chance to put their views before the Tories well in advance of them taking a decision of this magnitude.I believe the decision taken by the Conservative Councillor to potentially sell off a piece of land for commercial waste should be challenged. Local people should be given the chance to have their say before this Council starts marketing Hangleton Bottom."Hove and Portslade's MP Celia Barlow agrees. "Public land should be kept for public enjoyment and Hangleton Bottom is a green jewel in Portslade's crown. It will be an unwelcome blot on the landscape soon to be surrounded by our new South Downs National Park."
