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Derbyniwyd: 04/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Pete Frteeman

I generally agree that a local plan should explore ways to reduce reliance on the private vehicle with emphasis on trams, cycle lanes, home working and rail routes closed down in error following the Beeching report.

In response to observing connectivity patterns over recent decades what generally happens is that
A by-pass is implemented that envelopes areas of pristine untouched greenfield countryside which is then “backfilled” to the town, village or settlement that it was intended to by-pass in the first place. This simply perpetuates a sprawl into rural settings …….. which in turn needs to by “by-passed” …….. this is not very intelligent planning in my opinion and simply plays into the hands of building firms whose only motivation is profit, share price and the creation sub-standard characterless dwellings. Reference: Wellesbourne and Bidford-on-Avon by way of example as well as the broader sprawls to the M40 otherwise known as Warwick Gates & Tournament Fields! ………nothing to be proud of there folks!
Considering broader connectivity on a national scale one cannot fail to mention HS2 with its intention to facilitate the “Northern Power House” and which inflicts itself through our county
This is the biggest example “Boondoggling” our nation’s [redacted] have embarked on to date! It is a national embarrassment and a complete and utter waste of money sprouting from leadership that had once proposed the infill of the Thames estuary to create an airport, and whose only specialist background does not have a “real world” basis, but is in Latin & Greek!
Fyi “Boondoggle” = to spend money or time on unnecessary, wasteful, or fraudulent projects.