Yesterday saw the start of the inquiry into the proposed development of land adjacent Talbot heath in Poole. Opening statements were made by all parties followed by David Tyldesley and Dr John Day presenting the case on planning and ornithological matters on behalf of RSPB and Natural England.
There has been good coverage in the media including a feature on BBC South evening news here . Bournemouth Echo reported on the opening day here.
The full programme for the inquiry can be found here and documents relating to the inquiry are available from Poole Borough Council. This is a public inquiry, so anyone is able to attend and watch the proceedings. And if you can't make it during the day, there will be an evening session between 6pm and 8:30pm on Wednesday 20 July when local residents will present their evidence. The inquiry is being held at Hamworthy Recreation Club to the north of Poole/Bournemouth.
I now understand that the Poole Borough Council contact listed on their website in order to obtain the relevant documentation is out of the office until 2nd August and specifically not checking her emails for the duration of the Inquiry. How very inconvenient for the general public.