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Contribution by: Barry Coppinger (Tuesday, July 19, 2005) Expand/Zoom
Congratulations on a well put together web-site - and a lively discussion page. The 3 of us are active in the ward on a number of isues and have followed developments around town centre regeneration, and exerted influence, where possible. There is still a way to go. We have spoken to hundreds of residents over recent weeks and since last weekend have been out every day talking to residents on their door steps. We were also involved in the recent residents survey by Soles & Co, which was professionally organised and conducted. Ken Walker in his message has indicated the questions that have been put to the council and we will return to these at the council meeting next week. We will also be taking part in the walking bus and walking with residents to and into the town hall next week. We have taken up around 150 cases so far and issued 2 newsletters on this issue alone - the second will be out later this week. We are responsive to all residents in the ward, will argue and articulate their concerns at the council, and are listening carefully to their comments. Whilst supportive of regeneration of the town centre and not opposed to the principle of demolition, we do feel the current proposals are excessive and will support those residents opposed to demolition in their streets. We are not "defeatists" in declaring we will fight for a full, fair and flexible compensation scheme with a bottom-line that no-one loses out financially and, if necessary, moves to a comparable or better home in the area of their choice if the proposals come to fruition - these are issues and requests being put to us by many residents which we are pursuing. We are looking in on the website, amongst our other activities, and are interested in your comments.
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