East of England Plan - more houses, more jobs, little or no infrastructure
Today government has released the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) which sets out the development plans for the next 13 years in the region.
12 May 2008
Hitchin & Harpenden Green Belt Under Threat From All Sides
Nigel Quinton, LibDem parliamentary candidate, has today blasted the government for its failure to listen to local people and expert opinion - yet again. Today's much delayed publication of the East of England Plan - or Regional Spacial Strategy to give its full title - offers little for Hitchin and Harpenden residents other than years of painful protest.
12 May 2008
Chelmer Waterside can be a great new development AND keep High Bridge Road
The Liberal Democrats have restated their backing for a mixed-use development on Chelmer Waterside that takes account of residents concerns and environmental issues. They support demolishing the old gasworks and developing the area as a retail, leisure and residential destination, but they have attacked what the council is now proposing because it will cram too much development and traffic into one space.
12 May 2008
Save our pool!
Chelmsford Liberal Democrats have been out campaigning about the Council's plans to redevelop Riverside. They plan to remove the outdoor pool and diving facilities, and reduce the length of the indoor pool and the size of the car parking facilities.
12 May 2008
Link Chelmsford's waterways
Chelmsford Liberal Democrats have called on the Town Centre Plan Inspector to consider the importance of linking Chelmsford's waterways, specifically the building of a cut between the Blackwater Navigation Canal and the River Chelmer..
12 May 2008
LIB DEMS SLAM LACK OF CONSULTATION ON SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Liberal Democrats on North Yorkshire County Council have attacked the ruling Conservatives for placing a new housing development outside the catchment area for the obvious local school.
12 May 2008