Lee Valley Park – mostly 10,000 acres in Essex and Hertfordshire – was created in the 1960’s as a regional park.

When it was created a levy system was created and this year Southwark residents will pay £294,190 towards its upkeep.

What do Southwark residents get for this?

When I’ve contacted the park authority to ask how many Southwark residents use this park in Essex and Hertfordshire with a tiny sliver down into east London they told me a couple of Southwark school classes had visited last year.

I think this money would be better spent on Southwark parks. Hell, our money would be better spent on Lewisham or Lambeth parks as we know at least some of our residents visit their parks.

Where do you think your £292,190 should be spent – Southwark parks or a Essex/Hertfordshire park?