Banks ran its 'community surgery' yesterday from 10am until 6.45pm in Throckley Community Hall.

The event was not well publicised and did not appear to be particularly well attended.

We understand the planning application will be submitted this week, which does not give long for people to get in their initial concerns and objections.

All comments will form part of a statement of community involvement, which will form part of the formal application, so it is important to submit concerns in writing to to dewleyhill@banksgroup.co.uk as soon as possible.