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@ Gisela Stuart
Labour MP for Birmingham, Edgbaston

Dear Gisela, There has been significant controversy over the planning application for the expansion of Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Whilst the local authority has been willing to even stump up £20m to... Show more »Dear Gisela, There has been significant controversy over the planning application for the expansion of Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Whilst the local authority has been willing to even stump up £20m to finance this, it has led to significant distress. The fundamental disagreements went beyond local objections to asking serious questions about the governance of the local authority. This application is due to be called in for consideration by DCLG. What is your position regarding the planning application for the redevelopment of Edgbaston? Would you have written to the Secretary of State in support of the proposed development. What is your perspective on the way the application was dealt with, despite the misgivings of nearby residents. With due respect, I would like to know if you felt that the passage of events has been in line with the principles proposed in the White Paper "Communities in Control" Given the nature of its controversy, do you think the findings from the recent DCLG report "Empowering communities to influence local decision making" could be taken into consideration by the local authority? Show less »

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