Malcolm, the map was dated August 2012 and part of a Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners "Sustainable Future Living" for Bedlington which I believe was possible commissioned by Mr Rutherford. I think what local planners and councillors miss out on is the direct effect these things actually have on peoples day to day life's. People like looking out of there windows and seeing open views, they like going for walks in the countryside which is virtually on there doorsteps. It makes people feel good in a world which is really messed up at the moment. The last thing we really want and need in Bedlington right now is more homes, pollution, traffic jams, extra waiting at doctors.... There is more negatives than positives unless you add the money from extra council tax up which will probably end up paying for the new council offices in Ashington!
