CHRIS TAYLOR from the successful StopVeolia campaign looks at the next challenge for the Long Leys community. This article was first published on long-leys.org/life-after-veolia-2-our-future-priorities/ and draws to a close, hopefully permanently, work on the StopVeolia campaign. Job done! Life seems quiet since Veolia withdrew from the Public Inquiry, thereby abandoning … [Read more...] about Life After Veolia 2 – Our Future Priorities
Life After Veolia – What’s Next For Long Leys?
CHRIS TAYLOR from the successful StopVeolia campaign looks at the next challenge for the Long Leys community. With the successful campaign to halt the expansion of the Veolia waste site, Long Leys residents now have an important decision to make. Should we acknowledge the benefits that have come to us through the campaign and attempt to build something positive from the … [Read more...] about Life After Veolia – What’s Next For Long Leys?
We Stopped Veolia
Public Inquiry Cancelled…February 2017 Planning Decision Upheld…Veolia’s Plans Defeated…WE’VE WON!First – many thanks to the scores of people who have sent emails, texts, phone and social media messages celebrating this extraordinary victory. But be sure, it’s YOUR victory; we’ve had a small group working for you, from Long Leys Residents’ Association together with the … [Read more...] about We Stopped Veolia
Veolia Withdraws Its Planning Appeal
We – your LLRA and StopVeolia campaign team – have just heard that Veolia has withdrawn (cancelled) its appeal. The company contacted us directly by email, and sent us their withdrawal letter to the Planning Inspectorate. The Planning Inspectorate has also confirmed this in writing. This means we have won. The Public Inquiry will now NOT be taking place, and the planning … [Read more...] about Veolia Withdraws Its Planning Appeal
Final £2k Needed To Fight Veolia
Last few contributors needed! First, very many thanks to those who responded to our call last Friday - in less than five days we have received or been promised more than £1,100 towards our target of £2,000. Now we just need another 8 or 9 people to send us a cheque, and we're there - so please if you're wondering if we still need your help, we still do... (See … [Read more...] about Final £2k Needed To Fight Veolia