Sandleford row erupts again following letter to Wash Common residents Options

[Andy Capp]

Isn't access one of the things covered in planning when developments are approved?

http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2014/sandlef...ommon-residents

[Andy Capp]

It's a no win situation. Take a national example. the main parties have hitherto agreed to support the membership of the EU, yet they are seen by many as ignoring the electorate. The same could happen at Sandleford. If both parties united over Sandleford, there would be complaints that the electorate are being ignored.

[On the edge]

It's a no win situation. Take a national example. the main parties have hitherto agreed to support the membership of the EU, yet they are seen by many as ignoring the electorate. The same could happen at Sandleford. If both parties united over Sandleford, there would be complaints that the electorate are being ignored.

That's where political leadership kicks in. If a majority of party members agree with party policy, arguably they are not ignoring the electorate. We all have the opportunity to become party members. The real issue with Sandleford is that there is a very well organised and vociferous local opposition. Nothing wrong with that, but it needs a similar robust response for the good of the rest of the community. The electorate want more homes, they have to go somewhere. I can't think of any proposed site that hasn't attracted opposition; how should we proceed; just let the shoutiest win?