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we have contacted them the liberal democrat councillors and received a response. it is a genuine project.

the way we found out was the se22 magazine the liberal democrat council page of that magazine. Nobody previously had communicated to the 5 neighbours I spoke too. No there is no public space in matham grove

Matham Grove has 13 houses on each side , there are already established trees. Another 35 apple trees to be added presumably on top of these established trees. I know that there has been subsidence issues in my street with tree roots affecting a bay window and repairs being made as a result. So yes it will have an impact. Also I am sure in these times ?1000 is to spend on some trees, when am sure more deserving causes/needs.

I think we should be consulted. East Dulwich as an area has a history of subsidence . Planting a proposed 35 apple trees in the front gardens as has been suggested by the council needs discussion. It would be a curtesy as in other planning procedures.

I read recently that Matham Grove is to get an orchard curtesy of the local council at a cost of ?1,000. See below the aims of the project. Whilst I do not mind a few free apples as I live on Matham Grove. It would have been nice for the residents to have been consulted. None of my neighbours has heard anything about this project. Training for maintaining the trees will come voluntarily from a resident. FRIENDSHIPS will be made learning skills, maintenance tasks and enjoying the lovely blossom and fruit of apple trees. INSPIRATION for further street activities will result of community interaction. EQUALITY will be fostered, as young and old, able bodied and disabled all bring skills and knowledge. RESPECT between neighbours will become greater. Matham Grove is a diverse street: owner-occupiers neighbouring housing association and council tenants; people of varied ethnic origin live side by side. The Street Orchard will give people a reason to get out and talk to each other, with a shared task.