Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Marston Inns resort to litigation.
As you may be aware, Marston Inns purchased the empty plot of land at the local centre thinking that they could build a pub there.

They ignored the fact that a legal agreement says that the site should be used for medical purposes presumably thinking that the district council planning committee would allow a change of use.

The committee refused to do so four times and so Marston Inns is now taking WWDC to the High Court.

A date has not been set but myself (and I believe Cllr. Carbin) have been asked to prepare witness statements and attend court.

Judging by the recently published results for the Marston Group, I'm surprised that they are bothering, but I presume that someone at Marston has got egg on their face and has a point to prove...