A large group of local residents and Councillors, including Winslow Town Mayor Denis Corben and Deputy Mayor George Langley gathered in the Market Square on Saturday morning to protest against the proposed Winslow Green development.  The Chairmen of both Little Horwood and Great Horwood Councils were also present. Placards were waved and leaflets distributed to local residents in what was a good natured protest. As one resident pointed out it was all very well mannered  and the protesters all made sure they had appropriate car park tickets before getting involved!

Cllr Llew Monger, who had organised the demonstation, said ”The principle aim was to bring to peoples attention the fact that they only have until Friday 27th to get letters of protest in to Aylesbury Vale’s Planning Department if they are to be included in the officers report to members of Committee”  The application to develop 3,300 homes, offices and retail centres will be heard by the Strategic Development Committee on 1st April. Cllr Monger went on to say ”already there have been hundreds of letters of protest but there are hundreds more people who oppose the development but have not yet written to AVDC to say so. We really need everyone who  cares about the future of Winslow and the Horwoods to send their written comments to AVDC by 27th”