THERE are now about 10,000 signatures on the petition against building on land next to Coate Water.

I hope that the powers-that-be will listen to public opinion, including Michael Wills, Swindon Borough Council and the University of Bath who plough on with their plans regardless of public opinion.

I have been told by the planning agents acting on behalf of Redrow and Persimmon Homes that the development will go ahead "over my dead body."

Would anyone care to join me?

J Saunders

Longcot

Faringdon