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We have appointed Kit Cawthorn as our local correspondent for the London Borough of Ealing. Kit is studying to become a barrister and, upon gaining pupillage, hopes to develop a specialism in land law. He is keen to defend open spaces and paths, and to develop and apply his growing knowledge to his new role.
In this voluntary position, Kit will challenge undesirable development and enclosure of Ealing’s commons, greens, other open spaces, and paths. Having grown up fly-fishing and bee-keeping in rural Northumberland, he appreciates the importance of green spaces and is eager to protect as much land as possible to benefit the people of Ealing.
Kit said: ‘I am thrilled to have been appointed as a local correspondent for this historic society. Despite the stated commitment from successive governments to conserving Britain’s natural environment, it is evident that our legislation provides insufficient protection for our paths and green spaces. Having moved to Ealing last year, I have seen how its parkland unites the community—as has been the role of town and village greens for many centuries.
‘I look forward to ensuring that the people of Ealing can continue to enjoy their open spaces.’
Adds Kate Ashbrook, our general secretary: ‘We are pleased to welcome Kit as our newest local correspondent. Open spaces are threatened as never before, and it is excellent to have an advocate to speak up for them.’
Header image: Ealing.news