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I have read various comments on possible new building in Burton Green.

I represent Westwood Ward, which abuts Burton Green, but never make specific comments on developments in Warwickshire. I hope, however, that any discussion will take into account the effect on my Ward, including over traffic, which is already dangerous, not least in Cromwell Lane and Westwood Heath Road.

I am in constant touch with our excellent West Midlands Police and Coventry City Council planning officers, but the underlying problem is that so many drivers totally ignore the law, driving far above the speed limit, often using mobile telephones, etc.

I assume that any discussion will also take into account new nearby building; Banner Lane; Cromwell Lane; the Warwick University campus, etc. I have also just seen new proposals from Solihull MBC which, if eventually agreed, could add to the mix.

And no doubt the dreaded HS2 will be remembered. I am probably the City Councillor most adamantly opposed, on grounds of destruction of residents' lives, the phenomenal cost, the possibility of technical failure and terrorist attack. I may be at present a voice crying in the wilderness, but that will not stop me crying.

This is copied to some local residents. Best wishes.