Referendum - Let's not spurn opportunity

The neighbourhood development plan is well researched and soundly based.

It has been developed over the last couple of years, largely as a result of many hours of consultation with residents.

The community’s views shaped the plan; the green wheel concept embraced by the plan is a good example of this.

As Dr Sambrook observes, the plan will protect the character of Horncastle and improve facilities and amenities.

It will do this by making a significant and favourable impact on the design and quality of all major developments as and when they may be submitted.

The plan is a good plan that will be good for Horncastle, both for current residents and future generations.

Tomorrow’s vote is a major opportunity for the community to make a difference to the quality of life in Horncastle by voting yes. It should not be spurned.

It is my belief that a no vote would leave the town in no-man’s land, facing the real spectre of the district planners deciding what’s good for Horncastle.

Robin Searle

Resident member of NDP Steering Group