GREEN Party agent Chris Maile and sympathisers challenged councillors over Xanadu issues.

After the meeting Mr Maile said:"It appears Cllr Jarvis will not even speak to me, refusing to answer my questions.

"Cllr Hale was also unable to throw any new light on the proposals, making the whole meeting no more than an electioneering stunt, a farce that was simply a waste of time to all who attended.

"Only one resident appeared to be in favour, the remaining were as totally opposed after the meeting as they were before.

"Many held banners and posters stating that it was not alterations to the plans that they wanted, but the whole project to be scrapped."

He claimed Cllr Hale admitted increased traffic would have an adverse health effect on locals.

"He and fellow Hope Carr Cllrs Jarvis and Anderton will be voting in support of the controversial Xanadu project, even though Xanadu will bring an increase of 8,000 vehicles into the area each day."

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