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‘Nimbys holding back rural communities’, poll finds

Source: PA Wire

Rural voters believe Nimbyism is holding the English countryside back, a poll has found.

The poll by Survation found more than 50% of voters in England’s 100 most rural constituencies backed building more homes in their communities.

It also found 46%

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