(Delivered on 27th February 2025)

Dear Councillor,

My 3 minute specch about the York Local Plan was met with silence – althoughsince then I have had indications that it was appreciated. I’m inferring that the opinion is that my views do not take into account political reality.   I get that.

However, the Local Plan (as is) will continue the rush towards environmental destruction and increasing inequality.  Reversing these trends will require a break with current “political reality”.

Here are a few extra notes followed by a transcript of what I said to the Council.

New towns are a cumbersome way of solving the housing crisis.