We believe that People's Park is at the heart of our town and the heart of our Island community. To rip that heart from the people of St Helier and the Island as a whole, by developing essential green space as a new Hospital, is an entirely unconscionable decision.

The land that comprises People's Park was purchased by the Parish of St Helier for the enjoyment of town residents and all Islanders.

People's Park has significant historic importance to the Island (having been the HQ of Nazi Organisation Todt during the Occupation), has seen rapturous celebration of the Liberation on many occasions, and is a site for concerts, charity events, festivals and funfairs. It is a busy sporting ground, a mecca for sunbathers and a peaceful view for both the elderly occupants of nearby residential homes and young nursery-goers. It is used every day by dog walkers, families and sportsmen alike. It simply cannot be replaced.

The development of the Park would take away an essential piece of open public space in a highly-developed urban area; where Jersey already falls far below international standards. It would further congest the roads in the gateway to town and have a negative aesthetic and economic effect on the property overlooking the Park.

Islanders would be deprived of a space that provides a ready location for the Battle of Flowers Funfair, RAF static displays during the Jersey International Air Display, sporting trails, cultural festivals and public celebrations. 

Whilst we fully believe that a new Hospital for Jersey must be built, People's Park is NOT the location for that Hospital.

It is not the will nor the desire of the people of Jersey that their Park be destroyed in this way.

We strongly urge the Health Minister and Council of Ministers to listen to the views of the people of Jersey, and to identify an alternative site for the construction of a new Hospital.