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Editors note.

The green4grow blog has been running since September 23rd 2021. (Scroll down far enough and you can still find all of them). In the past we have covered a wide range of related subjects, but in the run up to the Examination in Public (EIP) we will be focussed exclusively on the proposal to build houses at Hall Farm. If you would like to have your writing considered for publication then please submit it using the link below

Any views expressed here are the authors' own and are not necessarily shared by SOLVE Hall Farm, or by the editors of this website.

Readers may comment on any of the posts on this site, there is a comment section at the bottom of each post. Commenting requires you to give an email contact address.

Thanks.

Paul Stevens on behalf of SOLVE Hall Farm.

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Call that a plan? THIS is a plan!

According to the Prime Minister, “Transport is one of the supreme leveller uppers”, with many identifying a lack of public transport...

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Welcome to Platinum Park!

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Dear John

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Dear John

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Housing is an emotive issue?

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Reasons to be cheerful?

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If it aint broke, don’t fix it?

If it aint broke, don’t fix it?

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Wow! That was quick!

Wow! That was quick!

Wow! That was quick!

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Jan 6, 20223 min read

Further alternatives to yet more housing at Hall Farm

Further alternatives to yet more housing at Hall Farm

Further alternatives to yet more housing at Hall Farm

Ahead of the SOLVE Hall Farm Working Party to be held at Arborfield Village Hall on Saturday 15th January a few more ideas for...

Dec 29, 20214 min read

An alternative vision for Hall Farm

An alternative vision for Hall Farm

An alternative vision for Hall Farm

Once again WBC are promoting their vision of "the best way to ensure that the borough grows in a sustainable way while meeting Government...

Dec 22, 20214 min read

Seasons greetings!

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Small World

Small World

Small World

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A letter to Michael Gove

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Promises, promises

Promises, promises

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Not enough Brownfield sites?

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Compare and contrast

Compare and contrast

Compare and contrast

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Councillor Gary Cowan writes:

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