CAN ANYTHING BE DONE?
After many years of hard work to achieve community ownership of the playing fields at Udney Park, the sanctions imposed on owner Mr Wu have created hurdles that seem impossible to overcome.
Teddington residents have responded positively to news of a community bid to buy Udney Park playing fields.
Key local groups The Teddington Society and the Udney Park Playing Fields Trust say they back a new bid organised by Hampton Wick resident Jonathan Dunn to buy the fields from private developer Quantum.
The bid was announced last week and is backed by several local sports groups and Teddington MP Munira Wilson.
Responding to the news, a spokesperson for the Teddington Society said: "We are delighted that a well-supported community bid has been assembled by Teddingtonian Jonathan Dunn to acquire the site for multiple sports activities – rugby, football, cricket, tennis, netball and a mini “Park Run.”
Read full article on the Teddington Nub News: Teddington residents express support for community bid for Udney Park playing fields
After many years of hard work to achieve community ownership of the playing fields at Udney Park, the sanctions imposed on owner Mr Wu have created hurdles that seem impossible to overcome.
The Foundation have written to Lord Fink asking for an explanation as to how this land ended up getting sold to an international criminal.
The Times confirmed on 24th August that Mr Wu (the owner Of Udney Park playing fields) has been arrested in a Japan. The same article reported on his multiple identities and involvement in international crime.