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‘A spectacular misuse of public land and public funds’
Furious campaigners claim that Oxford University is colluding with the council to squander £10m of public funds for a new bridge that wrecks a nature reserve, reports BERNY TORRE
Campaigners against the bridge are seeking to save the nature reserve

OXFORD University stands to profit from the destruction of a nature park and “spectacular misuse” of more than £10 million in public funding, campaigners have revealed.

National funding for affordable homes infrastructure has been allocated to a river bridge that would link a new university campus and industrial site to the city centre.  

Furious locals challenging the plans at the High Court say they would wreck Grandpont Nature Park while only saving graduates an estimated 20 seconds on their cycling commutes as there are bridges nearby.

“The Oxpens development, which has been approved by the city council planning committee … is the largest housing development site in the city centre with 50 per cent affordable homes. It is being promoted by the city council and Nuffield College.

 “We’re pleased Oxpens has been approved and can advance to the next stage.

“The redevelopment of Osney Mead, led by the University of Oxford, creates a mixed-use area that benefits the city, including creating secure jobs close to public transport links.”

Oxford University was approached for comment.

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