Why Trams ?

We all know the BTP isn't the answer - perhaps this is.

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A call to UNESCO...

We have written to UNESCO asking them to give urgent consideration to B&NES' response that world heritage issues were not a material consideration in their decision to concrete over the meadows in Bathampton and Newbridge, given that we believe they are not in possession of the full facts of the proposed developments. A copy of this letter can be found here.

We will continue to update progress.

Judicial review update

The Treasury Solicitor, on behalf of the Secretary of State, has now acknowledged service of the Judicial Review proceedings and provided summary grounds of resistance. In the response the Secretary of State has formally accepted that he made the mistake of not referring to the departure from local plan! However, they seek to resist the claim and state that the fact that he got it wrong would not have changed the outcome of his decision.

We are busy preparing a response which will be the final document before the Judge considers the case at some point in the next few months.

Join us...

VCB is actively looking for new members – groups or individuals – the only liability is £1 should the company run up debts it can’t cover. Members are equivalent to shareholders in a regular company, except of course there will be no dividends paid out as it is a not for profit organisation.

The idea behind VCB is that it acts as an umbrella organisation for people in B&NES to give support (financial, if possible, and moral through strength of numbers) to complement the focused work of individuals and groups. This is seen as an evolving state with new people joining and others leaving if they feel it is no longer relevant for them (members can resign at any time by simply writing in). If you would like to join VCB please e-mail us and we’ll send you the necessary form.