One issue that has come up time after time on the doorstep over the past few days has been people's fears that Farnborough may end up losing its character through all the development that is taking place at the moment.
It might be worth my declaring an interest at first- I like development: I live in a flat in a building that was only built a few years ago and like it. I also like going out and want to see more bars and restaurants in Farnborough.
That said, I think we all want to avoid becoming just another homogenised town with all the same pubs, restuarants etc. I also think we want to avoid becoming part of the Labour government's "pack 'em in" strategy for the south east.
Some of the developments that are being proposed I am on balance against- there seems to be no corner or space in the vicinity of King George The Fifth playing fields that is not about to be developed into a completely inappropriate building. There are some spaces we can look at building on but its good for the area to have some proper residential housing too.
The closure of The Tumbledown Dick is another cause for concern. It was quite right to close the establishment if it was in breach of health standards but that should be no reason to prevent it re-opening with higher standards- continuing to provide a music scene and some character to our town.
With the new town centre due for completion soon- what kind of shops, bars and restaurants would people like to see open? This is something I will bear in mind if elected in future discussions with developers.
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