Yet another delay for Cotton Farm appeal decision

The Inspector of the appeal, held in Huntingdon, Cambs, which ended at the beginning of June 2010 has advised the affected parties that there is yet another, third delay in his decision. The first date was the 6^th July, then in August and later stated to be ‘mid September’. Now it could be November.

This development will increase the pressure on many supporters who have been ‘inconvenienced’ in trying to sell homes and move to new areas. The Alliance can only apologise to these people but the indecision from the office of the Inspector in Bristol is completely out of our control. We are aware of the strain this continues to be for all our supporters.

The committee were very surprised, on receiving a further letter on the 20^th September, asking for further information. This is despite the fact the Inspector having already formally closed the appeal on the 31^st August.

This action, although technically legal, is very, very unusual. It has raised concern among many in the Action Group of events happening possibly, outside the boundaries of the original appeal. This continuous delay could increasingly lend evidence to a Judicial Review that no one wants.

Consultation is being made to higher and more political authorities to see why this situation could be causing so much concern within the decision makers. It will also ensure our concerns, and the causal effects of the continuing delays to the local population, are brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities.

When we expect a result now is any bodies guess.

Bev Gray

CFA chair.

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