Earlier this month, council approved the new local plan for publication and consultation before it goes to a planning inspector, who will preside over an examination to decide whether the plan meets all the requirements for adoption.
Everybody in and around Finchampstead will be greatly relieved that the junction at California Crossroads has reopened and, with just a few bits of ‘tidying up’ to complete, travel in the area is returning to a normal.
Local plans are always controversial and unfortunately always cause upset and dismay to some existing residents. I wish that could be avoided, but sadly it cannot be.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
