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Plans to increase green field spaces in Newtownards are threatened by the Department of Infrastructure scheduling the planned site of a forest school and environmental project for housing, after valuing the land at £750,000.

Branch Out Community has been working hard to improve the community spaces around the County Down tow,n but have been thwarted in their plans to develop derelict land adjacent to Talbot Street.

Pamela Shaw runs the charitable organisation and sees the need for more community spaces.

Housing plan threatens to derail green plans for Newtownards