neilh
The argument could run and run. Is there a lot of violent and anti-social behaviour in Dawlish? I don't know; personally I haven't witnessed any - compared to some places in and around major cities, Dawlish is quite a peaceful backwater. But I do think the point being made is that, if it's there, that behaviour could be channelled into other physical and sporting activities which are non-violent ...
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@Libby
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Just a reminder - the original figure in the draft plan was around 2000 homes (including those already granted planning permission). The figure of 1300 is about right based purely on estimated population projections. I assume this was agreed by the Steering Group after the comments made on the original draft plan. I think the article from insidehousing.co.uk suggests that there has always been ...
Just a thought for anyone posting a comment on that site. If the winning towns are to end up on a TV "makeover" programme then the selectors will I suspect be looking for unique points of interest for a TV audience - 12 "identical" towns with run-down shopping centre on high street and lots of charity shops wouldn't make for good TV. So perhaps we ought to emphasise what would be unique and ...
A lot of support there for Lancing but I couldn't see much there for towns in SW so maybe we're in with a chance if we can rally local support here.
10am. If you're quick you might just catch the crusade knight complete with chain mail and wooden horse who should just be reaching Dawlish town centre. He is walking from Lands End to Poland, raising money for one of the Armed Forces charities. He looked tired when I passed him so am sure he'd appreciate more words of encouragement and a donation to his collection box.
