A PETITION opposing plans to build up to 8,000 homes between Stretham and Wilburton was signed at a rate of once a minute on Saturday. Protestors had a stand at Ely Market and plan to present the petition to Secretary of State for Communities and Local Go

A PETITION opposing plans to build up to 8,000 homes between Stretham and Wilburton was signed at a rate of once a minute on Saturday.

Protestors had a stand at Ely Market and plan to present the petition to Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears.

A public exhibition was held at the Arkenstall Centre, Haddenham that night when more than 200 visitors were shown plans from Multiplex.

To register to speak at an inquiry at the Arkenstall Centre, Haddenham, on ­October 9, you should contact Lynette Duncan on 01403 217799 or lynetteduncan@

personaassociates.co.uk

Anti-Mereham campaigners will gather for a public meeting at Wilburton Village Hall tomorrow (Friday) from 7.30pm.

The petition stand will be at Ely Market again on Saturday.

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