Plans to build thousands of

houses across Northam and Bideford would be scrapped under Lib Dem plans to

allow Local Authorities more control over the number and type of houses needed.

 

Adam Symons, the Lib Dem

Prospective MP for Torridge and West Devon

said: “Orders from unelected regional quangos to build thousands of houses do

not take into account local conditions. We want to give power to local

authorities to work out what’s best for them.”

 

“In Northam, Bideford, Torrington and Holsworthy

the current situation is resented by residents. Massive housing estates are

being built without thought for where people shop, their green spaces, or

whether there are jobs to support them.”

 

“We would ensure that Local

Authorities are able to keep 100% of the capital receipts from Right to Buy

sales, and allow them to invest in new affordable housing to replace those

sold. We also want to see Local Authorities having more control over the

building of new infrastructure such as schools and doctor’s surgeries, to

compliment any new houses. This type of planning has been shocking in the past.”

“These towns cannot keep growing forever. It is time that local people had more

say over the building of new houses.”