Tonight's "Evening Telegraph" carries confirmation that the University of Dundee today confirmed it is considering a proposal from a local developer in relation to the Botanic Garden.Speaking with the Tele earlier, I reiterated that I will continue to strongly oppose any suggestion of selling off parts of the Botanic Garden to a developer, which I know would also be strongly opposed by the local community.
It should be stressed that, in terms of the Local Plan Review 2005, the whole Botanic Garden is Protected Open Space, and I strongly support its protected status.
I am continuing to liaise closely with the Friends of the Botanic Garden on this matter to ensure that a sustainable future for the Garden is achieved without loss of any of the garden.
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