Built just after World War I, Bradford, Tennyson and Emerson Roads form a distinct community off Chickerell Road in Rodwell, Weymouth, with two public greens. These are well-loved by residents, who tended them during lock down, where young children have played safely for many decades.
Residents were horrified when landowner Aster submitted a planning application to build new houses – just two, not even affordable ones, with four parking spaces – covering the whole of Tennyson Green.
They organised a fantastic campaign against this, which Rodwell & Wyke Green Councillors Brian Heatley and Clare Sutton fully supported, and were delighted when Aster withdrew their application.
The campaign showed what a strong community this is, and they have since formed the Bradford, Emerson and
Tennyson Residents’ Group. The Group is seeking protection for their green spaces in the new Weymouth Town Council Neighbourhood Plan and are planning a ‘Picnic on the Green’ for Coronation Day May 6th.
Photo: Campaigners Ian, Pauline and Kirsten with Clare Sutton and Brian Heatley