Why should you say this?
Surely anyone looking at this so called rivalry would see that what we actually have is two comparable towns vying for the prize!
Both towns have a strong case.
Both are prepared to put in the necessary groundwork to snare it. What is wrong with that?
Why should it be assumed that Kettering's or Corby's case is stronger? Wouldn't it be the case that who ever wins would direct resources to the other area? Having said that, my view is to support a Corby bid.
Kettering MP Mr Philip Hollobone has now decided that despite his affiliations to STOP (who have vigorously campaigned in the House of Lords to stop more development in the county) development like this isn't necessarily bad.
Presumably that is of course as long as the new housing is concentrated in Corby and Wellingborough.
Phil Hope MP has unfailingly championed the case for the regeneration and growth of Corby.Why should we in Corby now accept that this new development should be in the "North of the county?"
For many Corby residents a "North of the County" application will be basically a Kettering application with some Corby "undefined benefits."
It is a bit like Tresham College and its record in the town since Corby College was laughingly amalgamated.
You couldn't make it up. Look at the fine buildings in Kettering compared to the early 1960s slum in Corby.
Lots of fine plans and promises, but the priority is clearly not in this part of the "North of the County".
Our new buildings are always at some time in the future.
Likewise Kettering hospital is just that – Kettering hospital.
Forget joint applications. We will get nothing but crumbs and patronising. Corby's case is rock solid on its own merit.
Anything else will result in more of the same people from other parts of the North of the County making decisions about us.
Support a Corby bid for a University.
Jim McKellar
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