The Paphos Green Party District Committee expresses again its opposition to the erection of a cathedral in the Municipal Park. In an era where green areas in our town are ravaged, apparently owing to the principle of “development”, it is a sacrilege to lay a hand on the only remaining park in the centre of our town.
Day by day the park languishes and is destroyed because of clear obstinancy and the dispute that broke out years ago between the Bishop of Paphos and the Paphos Municipal Council. The issue started with the former Bishop who is now the Archbishop, and unfortunately is continued by his successor.
The Bishop announced that he is ready to submit building plans and ask for the approval of the Municipal Council. How can a building permit be issued for a public area that is a park with a building factor of 0%?
We like to believe that the law exists for every citizen of this country and is applied without deviations and delays. This situation tests the credibility of the Local Council who will be called upon to give its consent.
The constant irresolution of the Municipal Council concerning its handling of different issues leaves us completely disappointed (the Mousalla case, the coastal area, disappearing green areas, handling of parks, etc.). We hope that this time our Municipal Council officers will stand tall in the circumstances and not disappoint the people of Paphos (again).
The Paphos Green party calls on Paphians to fight together to save our park because this land belongs not only to the Church but also to the members of the Church who are all residents of Paphos.
With his immense business activities, the Bishop of Paphos can erect a Church anywhere else in Paphos (and even bigger that 500 square metres).
What the Park needs to be done is immediate upgrading and embellishment. This must be done by the Bishop of Paphos, by the Mayor and by the Municipal Council.
This is exactly what the people want.
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