Action Briefing Aug 2003- Sept 2003
	The Newsletter of Birmingham Friends of the Earth

West Midlands News

...and where`s the RPG response?

We are still awaiting the response from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to the panel's report into the West Midlands Regional Planning Guidance (RPG). There is every possibility that we won't have it before September when Parliament returns from recess.

We will then have 12 weeks to consider our response to the ODPM's position. Saturday October 25th has been suggested for a regional meeting to discuss the RPG and for campaigners from across the region to discuss other campaigns, network and socialise. A venue will be sought in Birmingham, close to New Street Station.

The idea would be for the meeting to start around 1pm with a finish of 6pm and then moving on for a social. Please could you and your group indicate ASAP if this is a suitable date and if any of you would be interested in attending.

In addition, if you have any suggestions for additional topics to discuss, agenda items, information sharing or help with sticky questions then call Chris at the West Midlands office.

Chris Crean