The long public enquiry into Spelthorne's new development plan (also known as the Local Development Framework or LDF for short) has come to its end following three weeks of hearings. Lib Dems have challenged the plan as being a developers' charter.
Planning permission has been granted to convert Chubb House into a hotel. The development, which will also include some additional office space, is the key element in the regeneration plan for Sunbury Cross.
Spelthorne Council has introduced carton recycling facilities into five sites in the Borough. Cllr Caroline Nichols has welcomed this addition to recycling facilities, having campaigned for the introduction of this scheme for over 15 months.
Spelthorne's Planning Committee has agreed on a majority vote to the demolition of the historic Spelthorne College building and its replacement with a massive modern, glass and steel structure. The three Liberal Councillors on the committee all voted against the scheme.
In early July Nick Clegg gave a major speech to the Local Government Association on giving power to people and communities. Local decision making is a core value for Liberal Democrats and something that differentiates us from the Conservatives and Labour.
On 25th June Spelthorne's Tory-controlled Planning Committee voted for the redevelopment of the Benwell day centre site as extra-care flats for older people. This development had been widely opposed by the local community with formal objections submitted by all the resident's groups.
