Guidance for supporters from Friends of Ryebank Fields after speaking to our Planning Consultant:

– Initial demographic questions – you may wish to select “Prefer not to say” as the developers will attempt to use this information to characterise responses in a certain way.

– ⁠Multiple choice questions: if you support the campaign to save the fields, “Strongly disagree” is likely to reflect your views. We suggest you don’t leave blank as this can be interpreted as neutral / unsure.

*Free text box*

We advise not to feed back on any details of the plans; if you oppose building on the fields under any circumstances this is the most important thing to state.

If you want to explain why you could mention:

– RF is GREENFIELD not Brownfield – there are nearby Brownfield sites that can provide housing

– ⁠RF is an irreplaceable rewilded ecosystem that has been maturing for decades

– ⁠RF is already home to thriving wildlife and the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world 

– ⁠RF is a carbon sink and helps address local air pollution and flooding 

– ⁠Importance of local wild spaces that can be accessed without a car for mental and physical health

– ⁠RF is a much loved and well used community resource that can’t be replaced 

For more detail, have a look at our website: www.saveryebankfields.co.uk

Respond to the consultation here: https://ryebankchorlton.com/

*It’s really important that everyone who supports our campaign to save the fields fills in the consultation to oppose the developers’ plans – please share this message with family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, street WhatsApps and other networks.*