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Rose Mound retained for Ketley residents
A local landmark which has been the subject of a variety of
building plans will be retained as open space following lengthy
consultation with residents.
Rose Mound, a former colliery spoil mound based on land within
The Millennium Community at East Ketley, was initially expected to
be partially removed to make way for a new primary school to serve
the development and to allow a former mineshaft to be treated.
After the site was deemed unnecessary for the new school - plans
for which have since been changed in favour of allocating funding
to enhance three existing primary schools - the Rose Mound was
earmarked to be used as play space.
Following the decision not to proceed with a new school on the
site, residents wanted assurance that the area would be retained as
open space.
Local residents voiced their concerns to Ketley and Oakengates
ward members, Councillors Sean Kelly and Joy Francis and a number
of consultation activities were undertaken, including meetings with
representatives from the community.
Telford & Wrekin Council discussed proposals with landowners
English Partnerships and developers Taylor Wimpey and have
negotiated the retention of the Rose Mound as open space.
Councillor Francis said: "The people of Ketley felt very
passionately about Rose Mound and did not want to see it built on
for any purpose.
"The landmark is of great historic significance and pride to
residents so we were adamant that we would fight any plans to
demolish it."
Councillor Kelly added: "The decision not to build on Rose Mound
is fantastic news for everyone in Ketley.
"Residents can now continue to enjoy this landmark in all its
glory, safe in the knowledge that it will not be built on."
The Council is now exploring ways in which the Rose Mound can be
made even more accessible to local
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