The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the final adoption of the B&NES Core Strategy, hailing it as good news for the area.
The Core Strategy, which has been in preparation since 2007, was adopted by 40 votes to 21 with Councillors from all parties voting in favour of the strategy.
Councillor Sharon Ball commented “The final adoption of the Core Strategy is good news for our area because it paves the way for homes and jobs to be delivered for local people. Everyone will have heard stories of local people who have been forced to move to Bristol or further afield to find somewhere affordable to live, despite working in Bath. We can’t help solve this problem without building more homes. Local people need homes, services and jobs.”
Lib Dem Campaigner Sarah Moore said “The Core Strategy being adopted was the only deal on the table for B&NES. Without it the council would not have any defence against speculative planning applications on any piece of land throughout the district."
