Fighting talk

Abi leads the rebellion as Ray’s redevelopment gets the green light

The residents thought they’d got a late Christmas present when, on New Year’s Day, Roy announced the council’s planning officer had ruled against Ray’s redevelopment scheme.

But it turns out all that dancing in the Street was a tad premature. As the full planning committee meets to formally discuss the proposal, the locals – who are watching the proceedings via a live web link – are dealt a huge blow.