Shirley’s peaceful character and beautiful open spaces are under threat by Labour’s plans to build two artificial football pitches on Ashburton Park.
Labour’s plans include a car park and flood lighting on the corner of Ashburton Playing Fields that border Woodmere Avenue.
This is despite the fact that this land is supposed to be protected from development.
Local Conservative Councillor Gareth Streeter commented: "This proposal is unacceptable and deeply unfair. Whilst we would like new sports facilities in our local area, we will oppose building on protected land which will cause disruption to the community."