Petition for a Compulsory Public Path Creation Order for paths at the Fort Gilkicker Site, Gosport, Hampshire.

Comments

#2

Its really important that the seafront and beach are kept as a recreational area for all of us, and that areas aren't excluded by development, nor are the flora and fauna disturbed more than is absolutely necessary. This area is wonderful for dogs and the variety of species native to the area.

(Gosport, 2018-09-14)

#4

We need to preserve access to the shorefront and surrounding areas

(GOSPORT Hants, 2018-09-15)

#7

I feel that it is important that the public have access to and around our local historical areas. All too often money talks, to the detriment of the freedoms and enjoyment of 'ordinary' people.

(Fareham, 2018-09-15)

#16

I believe during and post developement, these historical public rights of way should be protected to retain our heritage.

(Gosport, 2018-09-15)

#18

I'm signing because these Rights of Way around Fort Gilkicker have been used for decades by Gosport residents and also form part of the Solent Way.

(Gosport, 2018-09-15)

#22

We need to have free to roam around the Fort Gilkicker east and west also the fencing that is still around the Fort should come down

(Gosport, 2018-09-15)

#23

The gilkicker paths should be dedicated as legal rights of way to reflect their consistent public usage over the last twenty years.

(Gosport, 2018-09-15)

#24

It is important to maintain the public right of way for not only this generation but future generations to enjoy as well. There are so few places where you can freely exercise a dog and its remoteness is beautiful marred only by the desecration of the opens spaces caused by the latest shell company development.

(Portsmouth, 2018-09-15)

#27

It is wrong, unfair and bullish to ride roughshod over local residents and there right to pursue pleasurable exercise in an area used and enjoyed for many. We want freedom of access and progress around the fort in all directions as it ever was.

(Gosport, 2018-09-16)

#29

There is absolutely no reason whatsoever that paths that have been used for well over 20 years (prescriptive rights) and in this case close to 100 years - should not be designated a right of way.

(Gosport, 2018-09-16)

#34

I often use these footpaths, even more when being visited by my grandchildren. To allow anyone to stop this access would, to me, border on criminal.

(Gosport, 2018-09-17)

#36

I was walked along these routes as a child and in turn I take my children along the same routes

(Gosport, 2018-09-17)

#40

I walk my dog in this area probably on 5 separate occasions each week. I also visit to watch the start of RNSA yacht racing on Wednesday evenings and sometimes pick blackberries for supper.

(Gosport, 2018-09-18)

#44

I’m signing because it is important that all residents of Gosport are able to enjoy this lovely walk around our heritage.

(Gosport, 2018-09-19)

#47

I walk around Gilkicker every day with my dogs together with hundreds of local residents and visitors. If access is not protected we will lose one of the best assets Gosport has got.

(Gosport, 2018-09-22)

#51

THE LONG ESTABLISHED FOOTPATHS NEED TO BE REINSTATED AND STAY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PERPETUITY DISPITE THE EVENTUAL FUTURE OF THE FORT. THE FUTURE PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT MUST ACCEPT THIS FREEDOM AND SUPPORT IT.

(Gosport, 2018-09-24)

#53

The right of way needs to be protected for the residents to enjoy

(Gosport, 2018-09-25)

#54

This is a well needed Public Path

(Gosport, 2018-09-25)

#55

Because I believe this site should be kept open as it always has been, for Gosport people to walk hampered as generations have for many. Gosport Borough Council has always had policy to have access to all the coast line around our peninsula

(Lee-on-the -Solent, 2018-09-25)

#56

I think is is disgusting that Gosport council let these things happen, we do not use that area very often but we have used it for years and still wish to use it. I also think Gosport council need a good shake up all round.

(Gosport, 2018-09-25)

#58

I’m signing because I regularly walk round Fort Gilkicker

(Lee on the Solent, 2018-09-25)

#64

I have been walking around Gilcker Fort and have been enjoying this peaceful and delightful area since 1985. I would like this to continue and not be thwarted by a failed development .

(Gosport, 2018-10-04)

#66

I’m signing this because I love Gilkicker and want others to enjoy this wonderful resource for years to come

(Gosport, 2018-10-05)

#67

I was born in Gosport and have used these paths all my life on my uncles shoulders as a little girl and my own legs as I grew as did our children our grandchildren and hopefully their children....

(Gosport, 2018-10-07)

#69

It's important to retain, and maintain, this very popular walking area for public use.

(Gosport, 2018-10-08)

#73

I regularly walk & enjoy the area & with mobility issues the beach is impossible

(Gosport, 2018-10-09)

#74

I walk the area and have done so for over 60 years. This must be kept as a right of way for future generations.

(Gosport, 2018-10-09)

#75

This space has been open to the publ;ic as long as i can remember - at least sixty years.

(Fareham, 2018-10-09)

#79

Although I am presently in cyprus I will be returning to my birth town of gosport eventually and wish to continue enjoying the access to gillkicker I had in my youth

(Nicosia, 2018-10-10)

#83

My children grew up there picnic and bbqs on the beach during the summer months and lovely walks in the winter.

(Portsmouth, 2018-10-10)

#85

This area must be kept as a right of way. Historically it has been used by many people for many many years.
It is awful that the fort and surrounding greenery and wildlife habitats was decimated by the various developers, yet it is in a worse state than ever. Very sad

(Gosport hants, 2018-10-10)

#87

To retain footpaths around the fort for local residents and visitors to use

(Gosport, 2018-10-11)

#89

Historically Gosport people have had the right of access around the fort environs We have here the giants over turning the ordinary people.

(Gosport, 2018-10-11)

#90

I’m originally from Gosport , visit at least every week and have many family members in the town and this area has always been a favourite. I was appalled and disgusted at the state of this area now . To have wilfully ruined such a lovely and unique area is criminal and everything should be done to preserve something from this mess.

(Petersfield, 2018-10-11)

#91

Everyone has the right to walk there

(Gosport, 2018-10-11)

#93

This area has always been open to the public and should always remain so!

(Gosport, 2018-10-11)

#98

I live locally & believe These paths should be left for the public & locals to enjoy

(Gosport, 2018-10-12)

#101

I have walked this path for the last 45 years and would like to be assured that I could continue to walk it for many more!

(Gosport, 2018-10-13)

#104

Always been one of my favourite walks, either with the dog or with my children. Even as a child I walked and played their. Keep it for the public to enjoy for years to come.

(St. Petersburg, 2018-10-15)

#111

I live here and love this area

(Gosport, 2018-11-12)

#113

I agree that any right of way should be finalised before any commencement of negotiations for sale. It is important to the people of Gosport, to be able to still use these paths.

(Gosport, 2018-11-12)

#114

These paths need protection for local people to continue to use and enjoy.

(Gosport, 2018-11-12)

#115

This will help residents who have mobility problems see this area safely

(GOSPORT, 2018-11-12)

#117

It is important that the paths are established as a right of way otherwise once a private contractor is on site things so often take a different turn than is expected and just.

(Lee-on-the-Solent, 2018-11-14)

#119

I’m signing because we as a family use this space to walk our dog and spend time as a family together

(Gosport, 2018-11-14)

#125

We need to protect our rights of way

(Fareham, 2018-11-14)

#129

Fort Gilkicker has a local support Group of over 300, both they, and British Heritage should be given a chance for suggestions and proposals as to it's future.

(Johannesburg, 2019-05-09)

#130

I'm currently 32, my whole life as a proud Gosport resident, I have grown up with family walks and have fond memories made around Fort Gilkicker and still currently walk my dog around the fort. In the future, I wish to show my children where I grew up and make new memories of their own. This beautiful part of Gosport should remain with the people of Gosport and not for a minority that are lucky enough to afford the luxury of living in such an idyllic location.

(Gosport, 2019-10-10)

#133

I live close by in Alverstoke and have walked this area unimpeded for many years.

(Gosport, 2020-01-30)

#134

Concerned local resident.

(Gosport, 2020-02-24)

#136

I have walked my dogs and spent time with my family walking this area for 30 odd years & would like to continue doing so

(Gosport, 2020-03-12)

#143

It is essential that these valuable rights of way are maintained so that ALL can enjoy them and our beautiful location.

(Gosport, 2020-10-02)

#144

I regularly use the area around Fort Gilkicker for personal exercise & that of my 2 dogs. Access to these parts of the area should be safeguarded now regardless of verbal ‘intentions to do so once sold’.

(Gosport, 2020-11-18)

#145

It's a very worth while cause and Caroline is awesome.

(Gosport, 2020-12-07)

#146

This is a beautiful site, important to the residents of Gosport that should not be accessable only at the whim of a private developer.

(Gosport, 2021-01-14)

#148

I have been walking my dogs here for many years and would hate to think that access may be restricted

(Gosport, 2021-08-18)

#149

I am Gosport born & bred. Although I no longer reside in Gosport I do frequently visit this area as it evokes strong childhood memories. I like to walk here as often as possible. I firmly believe public access should remain a right of way for all of those who wish to enjoy this important area of the coast.

(Portsmouth, 2021-10-02)

#150

I’m signing here because I believe the paths around this area should stay as Public Paths as they are well used by everyone

(Gosport, 2022-03-15)

#151

I want to

(Gosport, 2022-03-16)

#152

I regularly walk (at least weekly) around that area and the paths need to be protected from any future encroachment by development.

(Gosport, 2022-05-30)

#156

This has always been used by local council tax paying citizens of Gosport and should continue to be allowed to be used.

(Gospirt, 2023-01-08)

#157

I live here and want to continue to walk along this area

(Gosport, 2023-01-08)

#158

I'm signing because, although I no longer live in Gosport, my family all do and I visit them. The area around Gilkicker has always been a special place for us and it would be a sad thing if the public were unable to use these paths

(Islay, 2023-01-08)

#161

I think it is a travesty that this beloved land mark is being sold to private developers for individual personal gain and to people with no attachment to our town. There is no doubt in my mind that those who can afford to line the pockets of property developers will take measures to keep the proletariat from accessing the fort and surrounding areas.

(Gosport, 2023-03-09)

#162

As a regular user of this path for the last 30 years along with many others I feel that it should be maintained for the benefit of all, not the few.

(Gosport, 2023-03-29)

#164

I used to walk this area for years (im Gosport born), I now have to use a mobility scooter, I was still able to use these walks, using the beach to access anywhere is not possible for me, please save these walks

(Gosport, 2023-03-29)

#165

I use these paths around Fort Gilkicker

(Fareham, 2023-04-06)

#166

I have lived in Gosport for most of my life and this is a much loved and used public space. We do not want to lose it!

(Gosport, 2023-04-14)

#167

There should be public access allowed around here.

(Gosport, 2023-04-17)

#168

Public access to footpath routes in and around sites of special interest and areas that have long time served as public areas should remain so under all circumstances

(Gosport, 2023-05-07)