WHO DO YOU BELIEVE?

There seems to be a conflict of opinions regarding the development of the Elvaston Castle Estate. Just who do you believe?

Gerald Tommy, Deputy Chief Executive of the County Council: "Derbyshire County Council has no plans to sell the castle, the core gardens or any part of the estate." He said the council were determined to retain public access to the park and gardens.
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Councillor Bob Janes: "Public access is not and has never been under threat and there will be no entry fee to walk in the park." He said that the plans are to retain free public access throughout the park.
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Tanya Spilsbury, Director of Highgate Sanctuary revealed in a radio interview that there would be "loss of public access to the parkland."
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Councillor Bob Janes: "There would probably be an admission charge to cover the cost of maintaining the gardens, but it would be as cheap as we could make it."
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