In December 2024 we decided to oppose an otherwise welcome development plan proposal for 500 homes on the lower slopes of the Little Skirrid unless a free-flowing crossing of the A465 and the railway is provided for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters to reach the town.

In May we submitted a 2,400-word Statement to the Inspectors who are examining the plan. This explained why we consider the current proposals for crossing the railway inadequate and put forward alternative proposals that we consider the minimum to be acceptable. The Examination starts in September and the outcome is likely to be known next Spring.