From S. Landsborough:- I AM writing regarding the finest example of financial greed that I have ever experienced, that being of Upton Cricket Club.

Lever Estates propose to sell the present cricket grounds and supply a new one on farm land in Greasby, this being a part of the greenbelt. In doing so they can go ahead with their sale and make nearly £2 million.

In place of the Cricket ground, we will have a 52 bedroomed travelodge, restaurant, family public house, large fitness centre and parking for 400 cars, none of which are required. There is a hotel and restaurant over the road (100 yards away), a fitness centre in Upton Village, a family pub less than two miles away. So the reason for the sale is merely money, no other reason whatsoever.

At present there is nothing finer than to sit on a Sunday afternoon listening to the birds singing and the 'thwack' of the leather on wood. Now Lever Estates wish to subject us to the noise and pollution of over 400 cars plus occupants, plus delivery vehicles etc. and the smells which will drift across from the restaurant.

The value of our property will drop drastically, house purchases are already being cancelled.

We should also incur even more traffic congestion on Upton by-pass as it is you take your life into your own hands when trying to cross the road. The by-pass is always busy with cars plus the regular use by all the emergency services.

The residents of Upton and Greasby fought long and hard to preserve the remainder of Upton Meadow, even part funding it themselves. No sooner has the ink dried and now Lever Estates wish to sell our last remaining piece of greenery.

When will it all stop? Its about time the residents where given consideration.

At one time the name of Lever could be spoken about proudly for what they gave to Wirral. But that has all changed, Upton Cricket Club is a fine example.

Cricket has been played at Upton nearly everyday this week, giving pleasure to all who work or drive past. Long may it continue to do so!

Larcombe Avenue

Upton

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