08:38 Wednesday 19th June 2013
Bigger Breakfast Show
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
PAUL STAINTON: In yesterday’s show we were discussing the prospect of 750 new homes being built on the outskirts of Godmanchester. The development called Bears Croft has been strongly opposed by local residents, and many of the town, district and county councillors too. Councillor Colin Hyams said yesterday he recognised that new homes are needed, but that they shouldn’t be built now, on the planned location near the A1198. This is what Colin had to say. (TAPE)
COLIN HYAMS: I moved up here about twelve years ago, into a house that was twenty three years old. And we need houses. I want my kids to have houses, and everybody else does. But let’s do it properly. Let’s not put them where .. it’s the wrong place and the wrong time, ie get the A14 up, and let’s look at how we can cope with it. (LIVE)
PAUL STAINTON: Well the developers Fairfield have finally got back to us. My producer Samantha Dalton is here. What have they said Sam? Continue reading “Godmanchester Bearscroft Development Controversy – Fairfield Statement”