Local Democracy

The Conservative group in Southampton have made an election commitment that we will allow the people to decide on whether Southampton should have one of the regional casino’s.

The issue over regeneration, and that this is the only option is what many people find unacceptable. There must be other ways for regeneration. Southampton already has three casinos, to build another which has larger jackpots etc would create an unfair market place. Thus many questions still remain unanswered including what provision for those with gambling addictions.

With such an important matter facing people a proper debate is needed very much like the one Cllr Peter Baillie called for and the people of Southampton should be given a choice.