Bull Dingle campaigners demand answers but look to future

Campaigners angered by the widespread destruction of trees in Welshpool’s Bull Dingle have promised to continue their search for answers, but said they will be ensuring the area returns as a wildlife haven.

Following last night’s public meeting held in the Cowshacc, the woman who launched the campaign after being horrified by the work said they won’t forget after leaving the meeting largely frustrated due to the absence of Powys County Council officers.

A letter, which we published yesterday, from local county councillor Graham Breeze, who was unable to attend and gave his apologies, was read out to attendees but questions on the night were left unanswered.

The council said previously that the work was needed after finding ash dieback in some trees and also flooding concerns.

This morning, lead campaigner Sally Gartell issued a statement saying the evening was “well supported" by local town councillors, and also "councillors from outside of our area” and vowed to continue the search for answers as they look to the future.

“Moving forward we need to unite, to see how best we can improve and protect our Bull Dingle and see how we can nurture it into an amazing space for future generations.

“However, we are not going to forget how let down we have been, we need to ensure that Powys County Council are aware of their shortcomings and they need to realise that Welshpool Town Council and residents will not accept this lack of transparency and communication again.

“I will be forwarding all questions from the meeting to the relevant councillor ASAP.”