Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Monday, 28 September 2009
Friday, 4 September 2009
It's not 'district' money, it's only for Leatherhead
There we have it, straight from the horse's mouth so to speak. Section 106 money (shorthand for sweetners given by planning applicants to the council to help smooth the application's progress) is not the property of the District Council, it's for the exclusive use of the area in which the money was raised, not for the greater good of the area as a whole.
Chris Hunt, who bears the splendid title of 'Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning' has explained why Leatherhead is to receive more than £300,000 to enhance the town centre and Dorking gets nothing.
Since MVDC appear to be totally dedicated to not allowing development of any kind in Dorking it seems unlikely that the town will ever enjoy any meaningful investment by MVDC. Perhaps someone could refresh my memory, when Wickes in Vincent Lane was developed did we see any of the Section 106 money? For that matter how about the old gas works site and housing development at Deepdene roundabout, etc. etc.
Does anyone have memories of how the town has benefited?
Pepin
Chris Hunt, who bears the splendid title of 'Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning' has explained why Leatherhead is to receive more than £300,000 to enhance the town centre and Dorking gets nothing.
Since MVDC appear to be totally dedicated to not allowing development of any kind in Dorking it seems unlikely that the town will ever enjoy any meaningful investment by MVDC. Perhaps someone could refresh my memory, when Wickes in Vincent Lane was developed did we see any of the Section 106 money? For that matter how about the old gas works site and housing development at Deepdene roundabout, etc. etc.
Does anyone have memories of how the town has benefited?
Pepin
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Another lost shop?
Just noticed the sign of doom (Martin-brown) above the pet shop in the High Street. Another one going? Incidentally, someone mentioned on here that Hi-Life was closing because they saw a sign above it. It looks to me as though the sign relates to the unit next door. Or am I wrong?
Dougie
Dougie
Exciting sighting Dorking High Street!
I blinked, shook my head, but still it wouldn't go away, it was without doubt 'real', not a dream - just as well since I was driving at the time. A genuine police constable, sitting astride a mountain bike outside the new Carpetright store, complete with Police cycle helmet, etc.
Has anyone else had a sighting of this very rare specie, or perhaps he had lost his way, should I have stopped and offered to help? I saw it last week, Wednesday I believe.
Pepin
Has anyone else had a sighting of this very rare specie, or perhaps he had lost his way, should I have stopped and offered to help? I saw it last week, Wednesday I believe.
Pepin
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