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16th July 2007 |
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Barry
Stamp Condemns Council Plan To Sell Of Farms |
 Barry
Stamp has this week thrown his weight behind local farmers after
news broke that the County Council were planning to sell of all
their County farms in a desperate attempt to raise money.
"Over the past couple of weeks rumours have begun to circulate
about the County Council's plan to sell their farms on the open
market. Unfortunately this has now been shown to be true. For
many local farmers this will be a bitter blow. Not only do they
stand to loose their income but also their home. I am extremely
disappointed in the way the County Council have handled this
plan. Firstly they have not bothered to tell the tenant farmers
what is happening. Secondly it looks as if they intend to sell
the farms on the open market without giving the farmers the first
option to buy. At a time when farmers are struggling to make
ends meet the thought of having to raise thousands of pounds
to buy their own farm will be the final straw for many. I believe
the County Council need to rethink these proposals now and will
certainly be fighting to make sure this is done," said Barry
Stamp.
Barry Stamp would like to hear from any farmer who is affected
by this proposal - please give him a ring on 822723 |
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