Save Oglet Shore In Liverpool
I’m reposting this blog from June 2018 as the issues raised in it are as important today as they were two years ago.
The Oglet Shore (Anglo Saxon: “oak by the water”), is a magnificent designated green belt area in Liverpool. It is now under threat because of plans to cover much of it with concrete in order to extend the runway at the loss making John Lennon airport. If the plans go ahead it will destroy the habitats of wildlife including bats, barn owls and many ‘red list’, endangered, farmland birds. Peel holdings, who own the land are keen to develop the runway. Liverpool City Council have pledged to protect our parks and green spaces and also have a duty to protect and preserve this important coastal habitat, so why threaten it in the vain hope the airport will become profitable?
Last Monday evening I was invited to join a group of locals and bat expert Charlie Liggett to explore this magnificent threatened habit of wildlife. Charlie, the Chair of Merseyside & West Lancashire Bat Group, was able to confirm the presence of bats.
The Radar Tower near Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
Farmland and the fading sun on Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
A view towards the rive Mersey from Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
Long grass and sunset on Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
Looking towrds the airport perimeter fence from Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
The moon through the long grass on Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
One of the many trees that will be destroyed on Oglet Shore if the runway is extended. Liverpool June 2018.
Exploring Oglet Shore shortly before midnight. Liverpool June 2018.
The control Tower viewed from Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
Bat expert Charlie Liggett confirms the presence of bats on Oglet Shore. Liverpool June 2018.
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Why is this beautiful peace of land being destroyed for a runway..The council are not concerned about the green belt..
Is there a petition to sign to object to this?
Yes. Go to the Save Oglet Shore fb page
Petition: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-oglet-shoreline-1
I will have nothing to do with Facebook so cannot sign your petition. However I will join the Oglet walk planned for Saturday 14th July. Every square inch of green space in Speke has been built on in pursuit of government housing targets. They don’t care about the adverse effect this development has on local people and wildlife. The airport only needs a small plot of land in line with the runway , not all of Hale Heath and Oglet. The Mersey Way is a designated national footpath and should be preserved as such. We must not be bullied by massive land-grabbing real-estate companies. I have been walking and cycling in the local countryside for over fifty years , and have no wish to see it diminish any more. Good luck with this campaign.
Thanks Keith. Here’s the link to the petition. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-oglet-shoreline-1
Phil,
I understand that when the proposed closure of Dungeon Lane takes place , there is a plan to re-open Baileys Lane to through traffic. Baileys Lane was closed to all vehicles a few years ago for safety reasons on the instructions of the Civil Aviation Authority. What has suddenly changed in this respect , and has the CAA approved the re-opening ? Perhaps one of the campaign organisers could contact the CAA to clarify this point.
Cheers , Keith.