Next week a localism Bill is going though the commons, this will allow people to give an input into local amenities threatened with closure by the council.
Local people will be able bid for funding and take over closed libraries or post Offices
Best part about it is Authorities will have to show publically why they believe a group cannot take over the property
The same Bill will give local people a greater say in planning in their area specifically in new developments
Sandwell Tory Said
“ Its about time local people had a voice in the things that affect their local area, for too long
Councillors from the other side of the borough and in some cases officers who live in other boroughs have dictated what is built by us”.
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