Youth groups have signed an open letter accusing Kirklees Council of 'neglect' of overgrown parks and public spaces

Youth groups have signed an open letter accusing Kirklees Council of 'neglect' of overgrown parks and public spaces

Seven youth groups in part of Huddersfield have written an open letter to Kirklees Council over the overgrown state of parks, recreation grounds and public spaces. The groups, which represent hundreds of children and young people in the Ashbrow ward, say the long grass and out-of-control trees, bushes and vegetation are proving a barrier to sport and play. They have accused the council of “neglect” and say young people are being discouraged and …