Titnore Update

"Borough councillor John Livermore, development control chairman, said
the public were not allowed to ask questions about the plans at the
meeting. He said: 'I expect people from Durrington to attend and I'm
sure the protesters will make themselves known. The public will not be
allowed to take part in the debate or ask questions on anything
connected with the application. If there are any interruptions, I will
have no hesitation in abandoning the meeting'."

That's democracy for you!

Disgraceful.



A reminder of what this is about:

Save Titnore Woods!

Urgent protest called for Friday June 10

After years of delay and massive public opposition, Worthing Borough
Council is preparing to give the go-ahead to the plans
for a 900-home estate on land at Titnore Woods.

In typically devious form, the council has avoided publicising the
meeting - this Friday, June 10 - until the very last minute to try
and stop opponents mobilising.

But supporters of Protect Our Woodland! - the campaign set up by local
people to fight the plan - are calling on all those who
support their fight to rally outside - and inside - the crucial meeting,
which they fear will be nothing but a rubber-stamp for the
developers.

The council planners meet at Worthing Assembly Hall at 6pm and POW! is
urging protesters to be on the steps at 5.45pm to
show their anger.

Said a spokesman: "We will be picketing the entrance to the meeting and
hope to muster a strong and noisy presence inside.
But because of the short notice we really need all those who sympathise
to make an effort and support us."

People are urged to bring placards and banners etc as press will be
there.

A message from POW! to its supporters said: "As many of you will know
this development, if approved, will be built on the last
remaining area of green field in Durrington, worst of all it will have a
major impact on the unique Titnore ancient woodland and
historic Titnore Lane.

"As this is possibly the only chance we will have to directly influence
the council's decision on this scheme, it is of the utmost
importance that everyone, yes everyone attend that meeting, the Assembly
Hall must be full to bursting.

"Please bring your friends, and forward this message on to everyone in
your address book and if possible post on websites."

Protest at 5.45pm, Friday June 10, Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road,
Worthing.