The following is a statement from Hedley Luxton on behalf of Booker Common and Woods Protection Society regarding the community stadium and WDC's Cabinet meeting on Monday.

The councillors at the meeting were given very few facts to enable a considered view on the Development of a Sports Village and Stadium Project.

The case for intrusion into the Green Belt at Booker has never been proven, 'Needs' of extra sporting facilities has not been shown, WDC financial liability in an extremely risky business venture has not been assessed, Bucks County Council has not been consulted over the cost of the additional road and infrastructure required to deal with traffic congestion of a New Village and transport issues of spectators.

Booker is not represented by a Parish Council but we must have our say.

The Green Belt and our AONB is High Wycombes Gateway to the Chilterns, if it is allowed be destroyed Urban High Wycombe will spread to Lane End, Stokenchurch and into Marlow.

Sports Facilities need support but the involvement of Business will mean the end of local club participation and control. Booker already has under used Crickets and Football pitches on Fernie Fields Recreation ground and Booker Common.

WDC money cannot be used to support a Rugby and Football Business Venture, the finance may not technically be called Tax Payer Money but it is Money belonging to the residents of High Wycombe.

Enabling Development (Housing), New Roads and Supporting Infrastructure (Shops, Restaurants, Fast Food outlets, Schools, Doctors etc) will change the Booker area of High Wycombe for ever.

The original consultation and public participation ignored the residents of Booker, we must be part of any decisions about the future development plans.