September 17, 2003
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The campaign for the local elections have begun in earnest. A councillor turned up at our door, to be greete by Herself. His main pledge was to object to a housing development near where we live.
She was puzzled - what was the problem?
Oh, the planning notice wasn't visible from the road, the notice in the paper was inaccurate and the mix of housing was all wrong, came the answer.
But, Herself pointed out, that could apply to pretty much any housing development in the area.
But the residents of the neighbouring areas are against it.
She checked the list - it included our road, and we had never heard of any petition.
He squirmed a bit. But the builder is thinking of selling the estate to the council.
AHA! So you're against social housing, She asked?
Oh God no! Not at all, in a tone that suggested that this wasn't the first time he had answered this question.
He was sent on his way. We live in an area where many houses are owned by investors and rented out to people who are probably also on the housing list. He won't win many friends with his campaign.
Posted by Monasette at September 17, 2003 10:48 PM | TrackBack