Housing targets in election focus

A GROUP campaigning on development is also urging supporters to check whether politicians standing for election share its aims.

Thornbury Residents Against Poorly Planned Development (TRAPP'D) has asked the main four parties standing candidates for election to South Gloucestershire Council for their stance on two issues: how much of the 'overspill' of unmet demand for housing in Bristol will be allowed in the district, and whether controversial proposals for a new housing estate at Buckover will form part of the plan.

It is publishing the answers on its website trappdgroup.weebly. com.

TRAPP'D spokesperson Roger Hall said: "With so much at stake in this election our view is that it is important for every resident to be informed about the promises made by each party, to vote accordingly, and then to hold those leaders to account for their promises."