People turned out in good numbers to talk to Protect Wellington at the independent market on Saturday, with housing developments high on the list of local issues.
The Protect Wellington team spent the day talking to residents about the campaign’s position on future housing in and around the town.
There was considerable interest in the campaign’s view that new housing should be proportional, affordable, located in appropriate areas; with development avoiding productive farmland and sensitive natural environments and taking account of the capacity of local infrastructure.
Residents also shared their views on wider issues facing Wellington, including roads and traffic congestion, flooding, sewage, healthcare, schools and the impact of continued housing growth on the character of the town.
“It was really encouraging to see how engaged people were,” said Protect Wellington spokesperson Michael Pollak. “People clearly have views about the future of Wellington and want to have a say in how the town develops.
“It wasn’t just about one planning application – it was about starting a wider conversation about what sort of Wellington we want in the future.”
Protect Wellington will be continuing to listen to residents and intends to broaden the campaign’s discussions over the coming months and update Wellington residents via its Facebook page.
