Councillors have launched a petition to save Grimsbury Farm in Kingswood as fears have emerged over its future.
The Conservative opposition group on South Gloucestershire Council understands that the Liberal Democrat/Labour coalition is currently considering the future of Grimsbury Farm, with the farm potentially either being sold or permanently closed.
The council’s website currently indicates that an item called ‘Options for Grimsbury Farm’ will be presented to Cabinet later this month, though it is understood that this has been delayed until the new year. Nevertheless, the item is still visible online.
The Conservative Group has also heard from sources close to Grimsbury Farm, and from those involved in making the decision, that the Labour/Lib Dem-led council has been looking at off-loading the farm for almost a year but has not disclosed any details to the public.
In response, the Conservative Group has launched a petition urging the administration to make a commitment to keeping the farm open.
Cllr Sam Bromiley, Leader of the Conservative Group on South Gloucestershire Council, said: “I’m really disappointed to hear that Grimsbury Farm is under threat. It’s a huge asset to Kingswood and if the administration is genuinely thinking about either selling or closing it, they need to think again.
“Residents will rightly be angry that the Labour/Lib Dem coalition has been considering these options without engaging the public.
“We’re launching this petition today to send a clear message to the administration: Grimsbury Farm is not for sale.
“Grimsbury Farm is a popular family visitor attraction that is loved by so many people right across the district. We want to ensure it has a long term future.”
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