Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Richard Harrington writes…

 There have been a number of fast moving developments in recent weeks, all of which have an impact on the future growth and direction of Aylesbury Vale.

 The coalition government’s decision to scrap regional strategies and related housing targets has resulted in Aylesbury Vale’s district councillors debating the issues that arise from that decision at their council meeting in September. Following that councillors will reach a view on the level of growth they wish to see in the Vale.

 In the meantime,  the planning inspector considering the area’s Core Strategy has issued an interim report which indicates he favours growth in some areas but has concerns over others.  He has asked the council for its views on this as well as  the government’s regional strategy announcements.

 Consequently the final report on the Core Strategy will be delayed beyond the original September target date.

 None of this means, of course, that growth will cease in Aylesbury Vale. We need growth if we are going to improve our infrastructure, create new jobs and support the fantastic facilities, such as the new theatre and shopping developments.

 At AVA we will continue to play our part in delivering that growth and the economic benefits it brings. We will also do all we can to ensure it is delivered in a sustainable and integrated way, so that the whole of the Vale benefits.