And what a week it was. First of all, Monday saw the closing date for public comments. Over 85 emails and letters (discounting those who wrote in twice) were posted on the Stafford Borough Council website. All but one of them were strongly opposed to the application. And the protests did not just come from residents. A number of people from the wider area who have enjoyed visiting the George and Dragon wrote in to voice their objections.
Then there was the Fulford Parish Council meeting on Thursday which was packed with Rough Close residents. An incredible turnout which only goes to show the fierce resistance there is to these outrageous proposals. Hats off to all who attended. Also at the meeting was Staffs County Councillor Ian Parry who spoke against the proposal as did our Parish Councillors Joy Bennett, Linda McPherson and Andrew Lovatt. When it came to the crunch, the Council voted unanimously to oppose the application.
On Friday I received a letter from our local MP, Bill Cash, also putting his weight against the proposals.
Then there was the Fulford Parish Council meeting on Thursday which was packed with Rough Close residents. An incredible turnout which only goes to show the fierce resistance there is to these outrageous proposals. Hats off to all who attended. Also at the meeting was Staffs County Councillor Ian Parry who spoke against the proposal as did our Parish Councillors Joy Bennett, Linda McPherson and Andrew Lovatt. When it came to the crunch, the Council voted unanimously to oppose the application.
On Friday I received a letter from our local MP, Bill Cash, also putting his weight against the proposals.
For the full text of Bill's letter please see below.
