Monday 6 Feb is the Council meeting where we hope the Veolia plans will be refused.Immediately before the meeting, councillors will be coming down to Long Leys Road to see the site, and maybe more of the neighbourhood, for themselves. Let's greet them with a friendly round of applause - they're on our side, we believe.Can you come and join in our peaceful protest? Meet at the … [Read more...] about Come and help us on Monday morning!
Veolia’s response from the Grandstand meeting
Remember at the Grandstand meeting on 26 Jan, how Veolia couldn't answer any questions? "Fill in a comment sheet," they said, "and we'll send you the answers.Now they have. But in a disgraceful and cynical way that must have taken them several minutes to undertake. There's a letter on the County Planning website dated 2 December headed 'Letter of Clarification'; all they did … [Read more...] about Veolia’s response from the Grandstand meeting
65 hours to go to planning hearing
With less than 65hrs to go until the planning hearing, we wanted to say a big thank to all residents and supporters for your continued hard work, dedication, persistence, thoughts and advice over the last few months, it has been invaluable. In a world where it sometimes seems an individual can make little difference it's reassuring to know that when many voices come together we … [Read more...] about 65 hours to go to planning hearing
Veolia decision day – how can you help?
Next Monday, 6 February, is Veolia decision day. The County planning officers are recommending the plans are thrown out, but that doesn't mean it's safe yet. The councillors themselves meet at 10.45am that day to make a decision we hope may be final, but even then Veolia could try again. We need the company and the councillors to see a show of strength. How can you help on … [Read more...] about Veolia decision day – how can you help?
Veolia Planning Application Hearing 6 February
Less than a week now until the Planning Application Hearing. The venue has been changed to the Alive Church to allow room for local residents to attend. Having a good attendance will really show Veolia we mean business in our opposition to their planned monstrosity.The Planning Committee are also making a site visit prior to this meeting and we are organising a quiet protest on … [Read more...] about Veolia Planning Application Hearing 6 February