Reading The Echo suggests that there is a large amount of anger and conflict coming with the start of the 800 new developments. And it is not just housing. Rather, it is everything that contributes to the ambience of the shire.So what to do?
Here is a two-step solution.
Step 1. Complete the repairs and renovations from the last two floods.
Step 2.The government in its many forms, and the developers, take responsibility for flooding in those areas, that happens over the next ten years – like we said it would.
Also include roads, roundabouts and ‘industrial hubs’ thus, everyone with an interest is represented.
Step 2.2. Talk to us right from the beginning.


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