SWDP Consultation

There is a special Consultation meeting on the SWDP being held at the Horizon Community Centre on Midland Road on Wed 5th September 2012
between 7-9pm

I would like to thank Cllr Lynn Denham in helping bring this about after some discussion between officers.

This has been arranged because of the new sites being identified in the Plan that have not been consulted upon, Including the Stanley Road Site.

If you have any queries or concerns please do come on the night or if you are unable to make it, please contact either Myself, Cllr Ditta or Lynn Denham.

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