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4 months agoWest Villagers Really Don't Want This Private Padel Club
The new private club at 120 Leroy Street faces significant community backlash, reflecting tensions between local residents and affluent private ventures.
"We are not against football or Barnet FC, but this proposal destroys a cherished public space that serves thousands. Barnet Playing Fields are currently used by youth football clubs, cricket teams, exercise groups and schools."
Davis Square looks like a dumpster," an anonymous Reddit user said in a viral post last month, with photos showing the shining brick plaza covered in wet trash after a rainstorm.
Our beautiful Brockwell Park is a haven for nature and of immense value to the people of Lambeth and Southwark, but it's under threat from private events.