Eco Town Rejected

I am pleased to let you know that the proposed eco-town of Grovewood has been rejected by the Government. Grovewood will not now be one of the first new towns to be built in England in 40 years. We knew all along that this was a bad idea, wasting excellent farm land, demolishing swathes of The National Forest. It was announced following zero consultation with local people.I have been able to meet so many residents fighting this proposal. They all felt that they were being ignored and their wishes over-ridden by developers from the North East. We have lobbied extremely hard in Westminster against this proposal and I am delighted for everyone involved. I believe it proves that, when South Derbyshire folk come together and put forward a good argument, we can fight to save what is special about where we live."