<div><strong>What's Happening?</strong>
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<div><strong>Shipston is under real threat</strong>. Developers have submitted proposals for <strong>over 1,600 new houses</strong> – including <strong>466 homes on the west side</strong> and a staggering <strong>1150 more on the east by Fell Mill</strong>.
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<div>If approved, this would <strong>increase the size of Shipston by 64%.</strong>
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<div>That’s more cars on our roads, more pressure on our schools and GP services, and permanent loss of our precious green spaces and town character.
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<div>We are a group of local residents working together to stop speculative, large-scale developments that put profits before community. We're not against growth — but it must be balanced, sustainable, and right for Shipston.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>Challenging major planning applications requires <strong>expertise, time, and funding.</strong> With your support, we can fight back and make our voices heard
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<div><strong>Where Your Donation Goes</strong>
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<div>Every pound you give helps us to protect the Fell Mill open countryside:
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<div>• Hire expert <strong>planning consultants and legal advisors</strong>
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<div>• Fund specialist <strong>reports on traffic, flooding and the environment</strong>
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<div>• Run <strong>community awareness campaigns</strong> – leaflets, banners, public meetings
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<div><strong>Our New Fundraising Goal: £85,000. Why has this gone up?</strong>
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<div>SOS has raised nearly £50,000 through the huge generosity of its donors. This has been mainly through the GoFundMe site, direct donations and the sale of badges.
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<div>To date we have spent or committed around £41,000 on legal advice and consultants. All SOS members have provided their services for free.
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<div>We expect further legal and consultant costs of at least £11,000 and if the planning application goes to a public enquiry there will be an additional £50,000 cost incurred.
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<div>Please continue to help us fight this unsustainable development and the ruin of our lovely rural town.
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<div>If any funds are remaining after the campaign they will be donated to Shipston Home Nursing – <strong>supporting our community, no matter what.</strong>
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>✅ <strong>Donate today</strong> - even <strong>£5</strong> makes a difference
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<div><strong> Get involved</strong> - join our meetings, help deliver leaflets, or volunteer your skills
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<div><strong>Because...</strong>
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<div>Together, we can protect the Shipston we love – its landscape, community spirit, and heritage
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<div>Thank you for your support
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<div>Save Our Shipston
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<div><a href="https://www.saveourshipston.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.saveourshipston.org</a>
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<div>Protecting our town. Preserving our future
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Alison Hollis

JAMES MCEWAN

Save Our Shipston ~ SAY NO to unsustainable development

Still £35,795 to go. Help us build momentum.