Hundreds Rally in Burntwood to Oppose Green Belt Housing Development

A wave of community opposition swept through Burntwood as hundreds of residents and local councillors gathered for a public meeting on Thursday, May 22nd. The event, hosted by the Burntwood Action Group (BAG), addressed widespread anger over a proposal to build 300 homes on Green Belt land. Speakers, including County Councillor Andrew Clissett, highlighted serious concerns about the strain on local infrastructure and the impact of increased traffic, vowing that the community’s voice will be heard.