Our legacy

I am going to look beyond the intellectual vandalism of individuals and groups who want to Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody (BANANAs), whom I view as one of the most destructive influences in modern society. (Visit Wikipedia for more information on this term and others such as NIMBY.)

I want to explore how we might preserve the best of our heritage whilst building a thriving community which enjoys all the benefits that the 21st century can bring. How do we decide what is worth preserving for posterity? How do we identify developments that will bring long-term benefits to our community? How do we strike a balance between all the competing short-term and long-term pressures? If we can get it right we'll earn the respect and gratitude of the folk living in Thornbury in 2050.

Every month or so I will consider the future for Thornbury in an area such as education, healthcare, energy supply, homes, crime, shopping, industry, employment and leisure. I welcome your comments - whether you agree or disagree with my point of view - and will be very happy to enter into a meaningful debate on any of the issues that you wish to raise.