So much so that the city council has readily accepted it will have to find room for about 20,000 in the next decade or so.

But that is not to say that developers can snap up any strip of land and build on it willy-nilly.

The people of Castor have already made their views clear on a 45-home development planned for land off Clay Lane. Such was the ferocity of their opposition that the developers have had a rethink – reducing the number of homes planned.

However, it is clear the people of Castor are still not ready to roll over – pointing out that the number of homes proposed is not in keeping with the rest of the village. And good for them.

Whether planners give the scheme the go-ahead remains to be seen.
But it is important that the housing provision across the city is handled carefully. And the voice of the people directly affected must be heard.

Don't take city park for granted
Central Park might be a place that we all in the city take for granted. But it is also one which we are clearly immensely proud.

Year after year it is recognised with a Green Flag award by the body which monitors the quality of parks and green spaces across the country.

And so close is it to people's hearts that it was the runaway winner when residents were asked to vote for their favourite place in the city.

It has been at the heart of city life for many for more than a century, and long may it remain so. For those who remain unaware of its charm, don't just take the word of the people in tonight's feature on pages 8 and 9, go and experience it for yourself. You will be pleasantly surprised.