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SECRETARY OF STATE 'RUBBER STAMPS' HEART OF SHIRLEY DEVELOPMENT

November 24, 2008 1:54 PM

Solihull's MP, Lorely Burt today slammed the decision of the Secretary of State to remove the last obstacle to the 'Heart of Shirley' development, announced last week.

Commenting, Lorely said:

"The Secretary of State acknowledged the loss of valuable parkland was contrary to existing council policy and was "regrettable", but went ahead and approved the scheme regardless.

"This decision is nothing more than a rubber stamp for the council's plans and flies in the face of views expressed by the vast majority of Shirley residents and traders, supported by their local councillors.

"As a result, valuable parkland will disappear and the life blood will be sucked out of retail businesses on the High Street.

"Despite the downturn in the economy making it even more difficult for Shirley traders to survive, the Leviathan is now at large and will gobble up much of the existing trade."

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