Following on from the local disquiet about the state of the open space, I am negotiating with Ryedale and Pickering Town Council about a possible partnership to operate that piece of land.

          Pickering Community events group could attract some funding in that partnership to first clear the land to enable  recreation, RDC to offer the services of the Dog Warden to eliminate as much as possible indiscriminate dog fouling, and then procure ongoing maintenance.

          It would be a much more effective group if people living in the area would become ‘Friends’ and join us in our Partnership. Weather permitting – might I suggest that we all meet Friday 5th September at 6.00pm, or if raining, then, Sat 6th at 10.00am at the Open Space.

Cllr Natalie Warriner MBE, Chairman of Pickering Community Events Group.