Great post m8, this echos my thoughts exactly, I was born an raised in that area and on the leeds side youre right its farmed fields, our side is a old pit, it makes obvious sense which side to build on

100% accurate. With the level of development that has been built on green belt land within the LCC constituency they are in truth very poorly situated to appeal for a public inquiry. It would be like Turkeys voting for Christmas.

I think the picture will be clearer by the end of the week.

Has anyone heard anything regarding HA? At the meeting Yorkcourt said they were "90% there", if this is resolved it is yet another positive we should be screaming from the rooftops. With the HA onside I would find it very hard to believe that this would be the first and only application to be put to a public inquiry since the Con-Dems took office.

Absolutely spot on; if we can see through the smoke and mirrors that LCC are using to couch their objections, it seems reasonable that Mr Pickles and his colleagues will be able to do the same.

Nontheless, everything remains crossed until the 28 days passes.

Government spending policy, current opinions of senior policy-makers regarding economic regeneration and recovery, as well as current thinking of where responsibility for local planning decsions should fall...... or..... The LCC's paper thin argument of encroachment veiled over a sentiment of regret that they "didn't get in first".

In which direction do you think the governments favour will fall? I think I know.

Is it possible to comment on that article on the page?

One thing that has just struck me is that the LCC are no opposed to the stadium (which is to be built on green belt) but strongly opposes the industrial units, which are on sites designated for employment by our council.
Can you imagine the reaction if any council told the LCC how to structure their economic plans??

I for one think that the LCC have long dreamt of the day when they bring Wakefield and our 5 towns under their wing. Taking away our only sporting team IMO is a big step to removing what's left of our civic pride and loyalty to the Merrie city. Making it all so much easier for us to stomach when they come to take over!

As Chartlon Heston once said "Over my cold, dead body!".

He actually said, "From my cold, dead hands" (in reference to proposed gun controls in the USA) but the sentiment remains the same!

What can I say; I was nearly there.
Not bad to say he's at the opposite side of the spectrum to me.

The probability is that Mr "ive made leeds what it is today" Caddick has missed out on the opportunity to put another wharehousing developmment on green belt land so close to Leeds and got on LCCs back to put the spoke in!!!!!

The more I read this the more I think this is a blatant attempt to undermine our independence as a city.
If they have the power to veto any decision that WMDC essentially makes a giant attempt in futility.

Boxy your city needs you; get your armour on and fight our cause- If we become part of the LCC your out of a job!

Leeds have had it all ! Bugger off let us get on with it ! If anything the road system will be better !!!

What's the crucial date in terms of knowing if it is being called in or not?

Have just asked that question myself.

I thought it was within the 28 days period then it would be passed back

wouldn't that be the 18th Nov ?

That's what I thought, but the report talks of Mr Pickles making his decision within the next month, when in reality there should only be around 18 days?

that will be coming from the tabliods who will be picking up what they can off here