TALKS have been held with top formula one company TAG McLaren over the future of the Lydden Racing Circuit.

Under the terms of planning permission granted by Dover District Council some years ago, the company had been due to start work on the re-development of the circuit next month.

But McLaren boss Ron Dennis has asked the council to approve a change in the legal agreement delaying the start of the works for another two years.

It is due to be discussed by Dover district councillors at their planning committee meeting tonight (Thursday).

Villagers who have complained about the noise from the racing at the circuit for many years are concerned that this will now continue until the end of 2004.