CAMPAIGNERS are raising money for a legal challenge against Tory-run Surrey Council in a bid to prevent controversial oil drilling in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Developers Europa are exploiting a loophole in order to build fences and security huts on a site near Dorking to enable plans to drill, Leith Hill Action Group (LHAG) warned yesterday.
Last month, Surrey County Council’s planning committee granted permission for the Leith Hill site.
CAROL WILCOX argues for the proper implementation of the land value tax, which could see unused plots sold off and landlords priced out of landlordism, potentially resolving the housing and planning crises
The work done by Glasgow’s local campaigners and volunteers is truly inspiring, but it cannot stop at picking up the pieces of an irresponsible government, writes MAYA McGOWAN


