The Council is being forced to consult on how much land it is

appropriating to build a new school Botwell Common and Lake Farm. In the

consultation papers it is revealed that the Council is seizing at least

50% more land than it originally said it needed in its planning

application for the new school.

Local MP, John McDonnell, commented “The only reason the council is

trying to seize so much more land is that it must have a hidden agenda

to build on more of our country park. Is there a hidden plan for housing

or a secondary school on the park or both? Are we witnessing another

sell off and asset stripping exercise in the south of the borough by

these Uxbridge and Ruislip councillors? We are demanding answers.”