Protest at housing debate
COUNCIL bosses had a lengthy debate as they tried to agree on a solution for Cheltenham's housing crisis.
Cheltenham borough councillors started discussing where to put thousands of homes as part of the authority's joint core strategy partnership at 2.30pm yesterday – and were still going at 6pm.
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Message: The protest
The discussions followed a protest by Save The Countryside campaigners.
Councillors were tasked with agreeing on population estimates for the town, set at 44,700 over the next 20 years.
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Council leader Steve Jordan said: "Although we as a council are keen to protect the greenbelt it cannot be an absolute until we know the details of our local plan."
Comments
by MimiGallagher
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 8:59AM
“Or it could be that as the meeting started at 2.30pm many working people were unable to attend?”
by Bonkim2003
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 7:14AM
“The photo of the protesters - excellent example of NIMBYs - all appear to be past their prime, and comfortably off - it is the younger generation that need the houses at a price they can afford.”