Several residents have asked for my views on this. The borough council are consulting on the sale of part of Oadby’s Reflection Park on London Road, following an offer from an individual.
Councillors have received legal advice that we cannot “pre-determine” our decision on this issues as this may leave their vote open to challenge. In short, the advice is that I cannot have a closed-mind on the issue – otherwise a committee decision might be overturned..
I can say that based on the information that I have assessed up to now, I do not agree with the sale although I will consider arguments from both sides when the report on the decision comes before councillors.
I encourage residents to have their say after reading the council’s statement on the consultation and the arguments put forward by local Liberal Democrat campaigners and other community groups.