Middle Oak - A38

Some people may already have noticed the addition to the ancient oak tree near the A38 footbridge over to Markeaton Park, the banner is to raise awareness of the proposed removal of the tree due to the A38 roundabouts project. A strip of Markeaton Park will also disappear if the A38 is rebuilt.

The public inquiry into A38 scheme was interrupted by lockdown. After a delay, meetings went online and the the Transport Secretary is considering the matter. It is not clear when we will know whether planning permission has been granted.

As part of raising awareness, people are being asked to socially distance and come by on Saturday afternoon at a time between 2 and 5pm - details here