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Protesters gather over playing field sell-off plan

Martin Heath/BBC Dozens of men, women and children grouped together, some with raised hands, with a woman in a yellow coat holding a placard which reads Save Eastern Way. In the background can be seen grass and trees.Martin Heath/BBC
The protest included a challenge to make lots of noise for Eastern Way

Hundreds of people have gathered on a green space to oppose a draft plan to sell it off and build 150 homes.

West Northamptonshire Council has been considering whether to sell Eastern Way playing field in Daventry and use the funds for improvements in the town.

Residents have pointed out the importance of the land for exercise, dog walking and events including Daventry parkrun, and have set up a petition.

At the end of the event, one of the organisers, Liz Scott, said: "I'm absolutely amazed. A couple of hours ago, it was pouring down with rain, the wind was blowing a hurricane, but we were so determined not to give up and our supporters turned out in their hundreds."

The council cabinet is expected to discuss the plan, as part of the Daventry Masterplan, this autumn.

Martin Heath/BBC A group of people standing together, with a couple at the front holding a white banner which reads: Canal Arm 1 School 2 Houses 3 NO / Open Green Space Yes Martin Heath/BBC
Organisers say protesters "turned out in their hundreds" - despite the weather

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