Bassetlaw Local Plan Adopted – statement from Helen Tamblyn-Saville

Bassetlaw Local Plan Adopted – statement from Helen Tamblyn-Saville

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A statement from Helen Tamblyn-Saville on the Local Plan which was voted to be adopted by Bassetlaw District Council on 29th May: ‘The Bassetlaw Local Plan passed last night (29th May). While it involved a huge amount of work, and it IS a requirement that councils have them under the National Planning Policy Framework, had I still been a councillor, I could not have supported the plan as it was. Retford has suffered flooding that is only getting worse and this was a sticking point for me. That’s why I supported calls to review the plan back in 2021 – I wanted to find a way forward that dealt with the very real concerns. I do not believe that the plan has given proper consideration to our changing weather and what things may be like in 20-30 years time, nor do I believe the planning inspectorate gave this due consideration either. Is that open space still going to be an open space in...
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Helen Tamblyn-Saville announced as Bassetlaw Liberal Democrat General Election candidate

Helen Tamblyn-Saville announced as Bassetlaw Liberal Democrat General Election candidate

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We are pleased to confirm that our Liberal Democrat candidate in the upcoming General Election on 4th July is Helen Tamblyn-Saville. Helen’s priorities for Bassetlaw include: – Better access to GP and dental services – A cleaner, greener Bassetlaw with action on flooding, and an end to sewage dumping in our rivers – Tackling the cost of living crisis. Helen says: “I am delighted to have been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Bassetlaw. We need an MP that will stand up for Bassetlaw in Westminster. The Conservative government have failed to tackle the cost of living crisis, and Labour are showing a lack of ambition. More than ever, we need to bring compassion and fairness back into politics.” If you haven’t already registered to vote, please ensure you do so by 18th June 2024. Not going to be here on 4th July? Register for a postal vote by 5pm on 19th June. Photo ID is now required to vote, but if you don’t have it,...
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