Supporters argue that carefully planned development on the Green Belt is necessary to address the UK’s pressing housing shortage, especially when not all Green Belt land is of high ecological or scenic value; some areas consist of scrubland, derelict sites, or intensively farmed fields that could be repurposed for housing or community facilities without significant environmental harm.
However, opponents stress that the Green Belt was created to prevent urban sprawl, protect the countryside, and provide accessible green space for communities. Eroding it through development risks setting a precedent that could see gradual loss of these vital landscapes. Protecting the Green Belt safeguards both environmental quality and the character of towns and cities for future generations.
Have your say!
Join the debate on the motion: This House Would Build On The Green Belt.
During the first half of the meeting, there will be an improvised mini-debate session, where anyone may get called to defend or oppose a motion in 2 minutes (voluntarily, of course).
During the main debate, 3 debaters will propose the motion, 3 debaters will oppose it, and YOU may give your opinion during Floor Contributions.
The meeting will be held on the first floor of the Windsor Castle pub in Victoria, a beautiful Victorian pub with great food, drinks and reasonable prices. Make sure to give the code word: Debate Club!
Read more about the club and debating HERE.
