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Horfield ROSE
Horfield ROSE (Residents Opposed
to Stadium Expansion) was formed in October 2006 following submission of large
scale mixed use redevelopment proposals (06/03850/F) of regional significance
on the Memorial Stadium site, and has over 600 members within a 2km radius of
the site.
HorfieldROSE is not anti-sport, and includes some Bristol Rovers supporters!
However, concerns have arisen over incomplete assessments of the environmental
impacts. Impacts on accessiblity, local character and quality of life for residents,
remain unaddressed in the reports within the proposals.
This is unwelcome in view of significant changes planned from what originated
as a community sports facility to a 24/7 high density commercial destination.
Failure to engage the local community and other service providers through lack
of proper consultation, despite the club's own promising Statement of Community
Involvement, has served to compound frustration and cyncism felt by local residents
HorfieldROSE submitted a 44 point complaint to the council following concerns
over the methods used to handle the case. The complaint was then submitted to
the Ombudsman in Spring 2007, and his investigation is ongoing presently.