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Subject: RE: PRESS RELEASE - DOWN BUT NOT OUT: STRATFORD MP URGES PEOPLE TO MAKE "MIDDLE QUINTON HISTORY"

HOUSE OF COMMONS

LONDON

JOHN MAPLES M.P.

Member of Parliament for Stratford on Avon

DOWN BUT NOT OUT:

STRATFORD MP URGES PEOPLE TO MAKE “MIDDLE QUINTON HISTORY”

John Maples, MP for Stratford-upon-Avon, came out fighting today as he urged his constituents to ‘Make Middle Quinton History.’

‘We may be down after the Judicial Review but we are certainly not out. I was disappointed when I heard that BARD had lost their high court challenge but I believe the strength of feeling against the eco-town will win out.’

‘We must ensure that Middle Quinton is not steamrollered through to satisfy central Government policy but we need all possible help. The people of Stratford must make their voices heard. If we miss this opportunity then we risk having to live with more traffic congestion, increased demand on Stratford’s services and the loss of our green and pleasant land. Not to mention the question mark over the financial viability of the scheme.’

The local MP urged his constituents to use email, post or the online form on the DCLG website to make their feelings known.

‘The consultation is due to close on the 6^th March 2009, although this may be extended due to the judicial review. However I urge you to take action now by either:

• Filling out the online consultation form on the DCLG website - http://ecotownssurvey.communities.gov.uk/home/  

• Writing to Margaret Beckett (Eco-towns Team, Department of Communities and Local Government, Zone 2/G9, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU)

• Signing and sending a BARD postcard which will be dropping through your letter-box any day now. If you haven’t received one then go to the BARD website. http://www.bardcampaign.com/

• Emailing the Eco-towns team at ecotowns@communities.gsi.gov.uk. 

This is our last chance before the shortlist to really make a stand. I ask that you take just a few moments to show the Government that we are determined to “make Middle Quinton history.”

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