Towcester’s newly elected Liberal Democrat councillors have been denied a place on the
important South Northants Council Development Control Committee.
In a surprise move Tory controlled SNC have refused to allocate the Lib Dems a seat on
the planning committee, despite planning being at the top of Towcester’s agenda.
Commenting Councillor Martin Johns said, “Planning isn’t about party politics, but it is
key to Towcester’s future. Blocking the Lib Dems from having a vote on the Development
Control Committee is petty and against the interest of local people and democracy.”
Councillor Chris Lofts added, “The recent local elections clearly showed that Towcester
wants a different approach on planning, as it does on other matters. The Conservatives
are in denial mood ignoring the clear will of the people.”
Cllr Johns and Cllr Lofts have pledged to attend and speak at all relevant planning
committee meetings affecting Towcester. They will however be denied a vote.