Battle lines drawn in fight save green land in Colne
Land at Gibb Hill Their worries centre on land in the Gibb Hil area, predominantly green space between Nelson and Colne, included in Pendle Council's Local Plan. The council has earmarked the area for new housing, but residents and Colne Waterside councillors fear the current Covid lockdown will prevent proper scrutiny of the plans. Waterside Liberal Democrat Coun. Alice Mann is working to ensure Gib Hill is included in the final Colne Neighbourhood Plan and recognised as a protected green space. She hopes that all Pendle councillors will agree that this natural and historical asset should be...
Source: pendletoday.co.uk