I have my suspicions about today. The argument for delaying the decision was that too short a period had elapsed between the announcement and the cabinet meeting. The announcement only came about after the letter to various organisations was leaked. It should be noted that the leaked version was not addressed or signed, presumably having originated from council offices? Leaked by whom?
The outcome was then agreed as a four week delay to allow public consultation - consultation on what? That the County Council should enter into negotiations? That's going to be an interesting consultation. We are not at planning stage yet, there isn't even a plan to consult.
And can anyone tell me why it was allowed for such a pathetic argument to put before the cabinet? And, why such derogatory and misinformed diatribe was entered into the minutes? Borderline racism in not even knowing the nationality of the directors, misinforming regarding the financial backing, inferring that the existing sports clubs would be moved elsewhere, and scant regard for the local residents.
There was no mention of the existing (and adopted) local plans by Cherwell District and Kidlington, Gosford and Water Eaton Parish councils. No mention that plans exist to improve the roads, footpaths, cycleways and build new bridges/underpasses to connect to Parkway Station and the park and ride locations.
Where was the presentation for the proposal in front of the Cabinet?