Despite opposition by the local MP Theresa May, and Conservative councillors, East Berkshire College is due to close this summer. Losing the College is bad enough, but now local residents will be faced with the almost certain prospect of development on the site.

Theresa May has already called for the council to develop a planning brief for the site, in consultation with local people. She explained, "This is an important site in the heart of Maidenhead and opposite a conservation area. People have lived with the unsightly college building for years but now there is a chance for something better. It would add insult to injury if the College was replaced by development which local people did not want. Whatever happens I believe that local people should have their say."

Newly elected Conservative Ward Councillor Christian Harris said "I wanted the College to stay, but it's too late now. We must turn our attention to what will happen to the site. I don't want to see an unsustainable housing development on the whole site. I believe we need to keep some community facilities here and I want to see the Council consulting local people. But I need your views. Fill in the form overleaf and send it back to the address shown. Then we will know what you think about this important site."

Views.....

What would you like to see?

Education Facility

Community Centre

Housing

Mixed use Including housing and community facilities

Day care centre

Sustainable Development Centre

Comments back to T May mayt@parliament.uk or cllr.haris@rbwm.gov.uk