Compare clarity, focus on the issues, quality of information, succinctness, etc.

A general impression of the Planning Inquiry is that the White Horse Alliance statements, which quote Government guidelines, which the Eastern Westbury Bypass scheme is ignoring, have been altogether better, scored more points, than the speeches by Wiltshire County Council's barrister and consultants.

Just how much Wiltshire County Council decided upon a 'solution' and fitted its justifications around it became apparent at the Inquiry.   The Eastern Westbury Bypass scheme is looking decidedly lame.

The Inquiry was adjourned until 10-11 September for re-examination of WCC's flawed information.

The Inquiry was adjourned again until 8 October '08, when it ended with concluding submissions.

After the Inspectors' report, a decision by the Secretaries of State is expected some time in 2009.

Meanwhile, an independent account of the 14 July individual speakers session.
By the way, observe the traffic-free existing A350 through Westbury as photographed on that evening.

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And here is another view of the beautiful Westbury White Horse Escarpment.