THE state of housing on offer to service personnel a few years ago around RAF Brize Norton was an absolute disgrace.

And so, with the Armed Forces Covenant now a reality, it is good to see about 1,000 homes making their way through the planning process around Carterton.

It will make a big change to the area. But as long as the infrastructure is put in properly and not done on the cheap, then it is a good step forward.

Our personnel and their families deserve the best.