Earlier this year, we carried out a survey about Merton Council's proposal to build a large, caged and floodlit artificial grass pitch (AGP) for hire in the park. The results of the survey showed there was strong local opposition to the proposal.

We shared the results with the Council, but it is continuing with its plans.

The Friends have therefore launched a petition asking the Council to protect Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field as an open, green and publicly accessible space, and to find a more suitable location for any AGP. The petition explains why many local residents are opposed to the proposal, including the loss of open green space, the impact on the character and atmosphere of the park, increased traffic and parking pressures, and environmental impacts.

To find out more, please visit:

https://change.org/nosirjoeagp

If you agree, please consider signing the petition.

If you know friends, neighbours or anyone else who values Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field, we'd be grateful if you could share the petition with them.