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Wednesday, 26th May 2021, 9:56 am
The Liberal Democrat party in Dacorum is supporting a national call on the Government to scrap its controversial planning reforms.
It says the reforms in the Planning for the Future white paper will make it easier for developers to convert properties to housing without consulting the local community, as well as get out of affordable housing commitments. Developments delivering fewer than 50 units will have no requirement for affordable homes.
Ron Tindall, Group Leader of the Dacorum Borough Council Liberal Democrat group, raised concerns over the proposals, which he says will weaken planning legislation.
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A MOBILE CCTV camera is to be deployed in Ripon to target hotspot areas for anti-social behaviour and crime. Ripon City Council has this week agreed to purchase the surveillance equipment which its leader said will act as a “significant deterrent” against “frustrating” levels of crime seen during the third national lockdown. Speaking at a meeting on Tuesday, Cllr Andrew Williams said: “We have witnessed in recent months problems with anti-social behaviour across the city. “Thankfully the pressure that this council has brought to bear upon the relevant authorities has led to a significant improvement. “But I do think it would be helpful in terms of supporting police efforts generally across the city, and reinforcing the point that the city council and city as a whole won’t tolerate anti-social behaviour, that we have a mobile CCTV camera.