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Aldridge Residents Rally Against Controversial Green Belt Changes

1/25/2026

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Residents in Aldridge, near Walsall, protest proposed changes to green belt land after Walsall Council's draft plan drew backlash.
Christine Edwards expressed concern about plans to redesignate productive farmland as grey belt, enabling development.
Developers aim to build thousands of new homes, while Walsall Council says it has a legal obligation to provide housing.
Deputy Leader Adrian Andrew criticized proposals that could shift decision-making power from local councils to ministers.

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Residents in Aldridge, near Walsall, protest proposed changes to green belt land after Walsall Council's draft plan drew backlash.
Christine Edwards expressed concern about plans to redesignate productive farmland as grey belt, enabling development.
Developers aim to build thousands of new homes, while Walsall Council says it has a legal obligation to provide housing.
Deputy Leader Adrian Andrew criticized proposals that could shift decision-making power from local councils to ministers.