History repeats?

In the local newspaper this week is a quote from a Tunbridge Wells Borough Council officer:

Tunbridge Wells is richer, younger and livelier than before.  Its population has changed and the town must also change to meet the new damands of that population.

The officer commented on objectors to development such as the Civic Society. We believe the opposition is short-sighted.

The comments were made when plans for the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre were published 25 years ago.  Apposite today. The Civic Society continues its 'aspic' policy as Canute like it seeks to stem the tide of change.  For Royal Victoria Place read civic complex.

Back in the 1990s the Conservatives provided strong political leadership  and did not pander to a self-appointed cabal intent on  the town becoming a backwater.

One hope, but doubts, the current political leadership has the backbone their predecessors had.