DURING the past few months a great deal of concern has been expressed to me by the residents of Sherburn and South Milford in relation to proposed future housing developments.

As a Conservative, I share these concerns and pledge my support to them in their efforts to retain the present character and form of their communities.

I believe no developments of this nature should take place without extensive public consultation. Also, it seems odd, to say the least, that a local plan which has taken eight years to develop did not engage with the public from the outset.

Mark Menzies,

Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Selby,

Gowthorpe, Selby.

Updated: 11:13 Monday, April 18, 2005