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The Public Inquiry into the controversial University of York expansion reopened today. York Green Party led the charge on the first day of the new session, accusing the University of planning a “commercial land grab” in the Greenbelt and abusing its position as a leading University.

The Green Party told the inquiry in the Guildhall today that the buildings proposed are unsustainable, the plans to manage traffic growth ‘not credible’, and the insistence on using Greenbelt land ‘unreasonable’.

Councillor Mark Hill led the Green Party’s presentation. He said “This is basically a land grab, using the University’s good reputation to get access to Greenbelt land for a lucrative business park. The effect on the surrounding parts of York will be severe: extra congestion, reduced air quality and increased house prices.”

3 female students dressed as Bishops appeared outside University Central Hall, Monday, to greet members of synod (1/5th of them real Bishops, all male!) as they arrived to take part in this weekend's second debate on the divisive issue. The 3 were members of the Dalek Collective.

The stunt was warmly welcomed by many passing members of synod, and questioned by others. One found the stunt childish, another thought it was pointless given that other recent votes on the issue had overwhelmingly supported such a move by the church; perhaps evidence that the church still doesn't know how to handle a public who are increasingly interested in its diliberation.