'The builders face the fight of their lives': Defiance and despair in Chorlton and Stretford as developers named for Ryebank Fields
The proposed development of Ryebank Fields has been protested against for years. The grassland, owned by Manchester Metropolitan University , has been used by residents of both Chorlton and Trafford as a place to walk dogs and enjoy nature since the university stopped using the land for sports and recreation back in 1996.
Despite this, many residents in the community and people who use Ryebank Fields often are still against the development of the site entirely. “It’s just extremely arrogant to think that we can do better than what nature has put there itself. We’re all outraged. “Chorlton is already pretty crowded, we don’t need more houses there at all. I think it’s going to increase the flood risk.
“Obviously we’re upset, but now we know the name of the developers, we’re going to do everything we can to stop it. Which was what we were doing anyway. Explaining why she thinks they should be left alone, she said: "It’s a green space, adds to our wellbeing, to wildlife, to the environment, all of these reasons are positive and then there are the negatives against digging up stuff that should be left there. The asbestos and the heavy metals and things.
Meanwhile, a Stretford resident and committee member of the Friends of Ryebank Fields group, who asked just to known as Sarah, explained why she thinks Ryebank Fields is so important to Manchester. “Liveable cities give us spaces to breathe, walk and play, and to feel part of nature and build our communities.," she said. "For me Ryebank does that all perfectly and I don't need a car to get there.
“I think lots of us are prepared to step up in terms of, what does this mean if the bulldozers roll in? I think we’re all prepared for that. But it’s going to be another long, drawn out, dragged out process. However, there are some who welcome the development. Chorlton Community Land Trust, who develop and manage homes as well as other assets important to the community, believe that the development should go ahead.
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