Although BPAG is non-party political, we seek and welcome support from everyone.

Also, this SDA is inevitably political because politicians are involved and driving the planning process.
In addition, we are constantly asked by our BPAG members to explain where their elected and
non-elected representatives stand on the issue.

This page, therefore, shows statements on the SDA from the people who represent us.
It demonstrates the very broad and strong local opposition to this proposal!

BPAG will be working to encourage and help these statements turn into actions that will STOP this SDA.

Click on a name to see the full statement:

• Botley Parish Council         "This Council totally opposes the SDA..."



• Eastleigh Borough Council   "...rejecting the proposed Strategic Development Area (SDA)..."



• Hedge End Town Council    "...supports... the policy opposition to the proposed SDA..."



• Durley Parish Council          "This Council totally opposes the SDA..."



• Curdridge Parish Council      "...opposes the proposed NE of Hedge End SDA. ...totally inappropriate."



• Winchester City Council      "...maintains its objection... to the proposed Hedge End Strategic Development Area (SDA)"



• Hampshire County Council   "...a detrimental effect on the quality of life for the communities..."



• Chris Huhne MP                 "I’m backing the campaign against the SDA...",   "I am adamantly opposed to this proposal."



• Mark Oaten MP                  "...it would devastate the area if houses and roads were built."



• Maria Hutchings PPC           "...imperative that we do everything we can to put a halt to this badly thought-out proposal..."



• Liz Leffman PPC                 "I am opposed to this SDA... disproportionate and will radically alter the nature of our area."



• George Hollingbery PPC      "...no-one thinks it's the right place so why on earth is it even being considered?"



• EBC Labour Group             "...would not be fair to the new community and would be virtually unbearable for the rest of us."



• Southampton City Council   "...opposes the SDA... A dormitory town out in the countryside is bad planning."



• Other quotes                    "...a detrimental effect on the quality of life..."