Fury over plans for housing

Angry residents have hit out at plans to build hundreds of homes in their communities.

More than 100 people from villages including Ashley and Loggerheads near Market Drayton packed into a meeting last night.

The proposals form part of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's plans for development up to 2026.

Residents were told more about plans, which include building 400 homes in the area, at a meeting at Ashley Memorial Hall.

Paula Adelburgh, who has lived in Loggerheads for 23 years, said: "The school is over-run with lots of kids, you have to wait two weeks to get a doctor's appointment and the bus service is rubbish."

Susie Edge, who has lived in Loggerheads for 38 years, said: "If you are bringing in homes, these problems need to be dealt with now."

Helen Beech, planning policy manager for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, said the scheme was at a very early stage and nothing had been decided.

Last night's meeting was one of nine being held in August and September.