| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Walpole Park theatre | |
| Posted by: | Simon Hayes | |
| Date/Time: | 09/09/26 21:08:00 |
| Having watched the Cabinet meeting this evening there’s no doubt that the theatre in Walpole Park will go ahead. Yet again Mason proved himself a master of bullshit, ably supported by his acolytes. A lot of guff about the benefits to the local economy, but no guarantees that such a boost will come, and more crucially no mention of how much the council stands to make from leasing out a large chunk of the park and where that money would be spent. Considering there’s currently no suitable permanent site for a theatre in central Ealing it’s unlikely such a site will miraculously appear in 2030. The land there is too valuable for housing development. It’s hard to be reassured by councillors who have repeatedly broken pledges in the past (‘no more tall towers’, Cllr Mason). This is a sleazy quid pro quo that ignores the wishes of those who live by or use the park. This will be another stitch up by the council. Have no doubt of that. |