CHAPTER 46
“Can we not all talk at once,” Sebastian roared. “We’re going to be finished before we’ve even started at this rate.”
He was standing on a bale of hay in the barn at the Manor’s stable yard. Almost the entire population of the village was crammed into the space attending the meeting he had called to discuss The Riverside.
“We have a lot to do in the next four weeks. That’s when the planning council next meets and we need to be ready. Armed with every argument, piece of evidence, environmental surveys…the lot,” he continued.
“Let’s assign teams,” Tom shouted. “I’ve got a bit of experience with planning and I know Peter has as well.”
“What about it, Peter?” Sebastian sought him out in the crowd.
“On it,” Peter grinned. “I know enough people at the council to get a read on th
