We’re pleased to report that we’ve already had responses from two of the campaigns to our letter which was only sent by e-mail this morning.
A representative of the Mark Ashwell campaign telephoned to offer support, and to arrange to meet with us to discuss the matter further. We have also received this response by email from John Redwood:
Thank you for your email.
I have written to the Council to explain that there is likely to be a Defence review under the next government, regardless of the outcome of the Election. It is possible such a review will seek to repatriate personnel from Germany, which may require continued use of the Garrison at Arborfield. I have suggested the Council await events until the background to the MOD’s plans and timetable is clearer.
I will of course represent local wishes on these matters if asked to intervene. The main emphasis should be on lobbying Councillors, as they represent the Planning Authority that makes the decision. As you will appreciate this is mainly an issue for the Council, which is the Planning Authority. Should there be a Conservative government after the election measures will be taken to reduce the pressures from central government on Councils to build more homes than local people wish.
We will provide further updates when we receive replies from the other candidates, and will collect them all together on the Letters page.
