Members of Brent Friends of the Earth and other local objectors to the skyscraper-style development (Photo: Shahrar Ali)

Here is the text of our objection to Barnet Council regarding the Barratt's Housing development at the Welsh Harp:

Families are suffering huge financial hardship, and one in four households can’t afford to heat their homes. Cold homes are damaging the health of our most vulnerable citizens, including children and older people.

The threat of the Barratt's development on the Welsh Harp is being opposed by a large and determined campaign involving residents, environmentalists and activists.

The development would threaten a local natural haven which contains a wildfowl reserve and a Site of Scientific Special Interest. Current blocks which are mainly 5 storeys high plus two of 12 storeys would be replaced by a new development that includes 26 storey high-rises. The housing would also be closer to the Welsh Harp's banks and the scheme also involves two pedestrian bridges over the reservoir.

New threat to Welsh Harp - time to act quickly - from the "Wembley Matters" blog

The view today from the west bank of the Welsh Harp

The view in the future if the development goes ahead

We had a lot of interest in the stall outside Willesden Green Sainsburys on Saturday, with many people signing cards to MPs, and some saying that they would like to get involved in future activities. Many people were also drawn to the stall because of the climate change flowchart (see attachment) and the pebble "avatars" that Pam devised to navigate it.