File photo dated 10/07/20 Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick who has cast doubt on reports of fresh draconian new lockdown restrictions for London and said talk of an expanded shielding programme was just speculation . PA Photo. Issue date: Sunda Fourteen Wiltshire and Swindon councillors have signed a letter urging the government to scrap the ‘most damaging’ parts of its planning white paper. They are among over 2,000 councillors from across England who have signed an open letter to the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick calling on him to rethink the proposed planning reforms. Chairman of CPRE Wiltshire, Anne Henshaw said the organisation is asking for more councillors to speak out against the planning shake-up.