Flooding remains a ‘very real concern’ for some councillors following the release of further details over a planned housing development at Spencer’s Farm.

The debate over a controversial footpath at Battlemead Common continued at a steering group meeting on Tuesday.

The Royal Borough says it is ‘not at risk of having funding taken away’ after the Government asked for ‘more assurances’ from the council to promote cycling and walking through a recent grant scheme.

A sustainability shop is running a series of free sessions this month to promote sustainable living.

Changes to scrutiny of the Royal Borough’s policymaking will involve a ‘cultural shift’ at the council, an audit and governance committee heard on Thursday.

A previous application that was substantially the same was withdrawn in July.