Lib Dems succeed in lobbying for Farnham (South West Surrey Liberal Democrats)

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Lib Dems succeed in lobbying for Farnham

June 28, 2005 1:22 AM

The Lib Dem leader of Waverley Borough Council has played a key role in ensuring that Farnham's identity as an historic market town is protected and preserved. At a meeting last week of the South East England Regional Assembly's Regional Planning Committee, the Lib Dem Leader of Waverley Borough Council, Councillor Gillian Ferguson successfully argued the case for Farnham not to be included in the proposed Western Corridor Blackwater Valley sub-region.

Speaking after the meeting, Councillor Gillian Ferguson said: "This amendment to the South East Plan is a real victory for the people of Farnham. Once it has been agreed, the South East Plan will set the area's development agenda for the next 20 years so it is vital that we get it right. We knew from our consultations with the people of Farnham, that residents do not want to see their town swallowed in a sub-region that is based on such major towns as Reading, Bracknell, and the whole of the M4/A4 corridor to High Wycombe and beyond.

The amendment to redraw the boundary of the sub-region, to exclude Farnham, is due to be formally endorsed at a meeting of the full Regional Assembly on Wednesday 13 July.