Isle of Wight council has placed notices around Pell Lane Recreation Ground in Ryde pointing out that they own the land and that, “Whilst access over and use of the land is permitted, permission can be withdrawn at any time.”
Back in May 2009, many people around Ryde became very concerned about the future of the land, which VB has been told has been public land for at least the last 60 years.
Their concern was that the land was going to be given to the new Ryde Secondary School and they might lose the use of it.
Concerns
With the arrival of the signs this week, Ryde residents have again become concerned.
Cllr Brian Harris told us that he understood that the council only need to print the public notice two weeks in a row, then, “Consider any objections from the public,” before enforcing the notice.
Cllr Harris told VentnorBlog, it’s, “a very precious piece of land.”
Not listed on Open Spaces on Website
What the council’s intentions are for the land are unclear.
It’s pointed out to VB that it’s been removed from the list of Island’s Open Spaces on their Website.
We’ll contact the council and ask, reporting back when we hear from them.
Full text on the notice
This land, know as Pell Lane Recreation Ground, shown edged red on the plan above is the property of the Isle of Wight Council. Whilst access over and use of the land is permitted, permission can be withdrawn at any time. This notice does not affect the rights of the public over public rights of way. In the event of an emergency please call Isle of Wight Council on 01983 821000 or 999 is appropriate.
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