StopVeolia has today invited Veolia to attend a public meeting, so the company can see and hear the depth of feeling held by local residents against the plans to develop the Long Leys Road site. The meeting will be held in early September, and Councillors and our MP will be invited to attend. This is not the first such invitation. Veolia has been asked to talk face to face … [Read more...] about StopVeolia Arranges Public Meeting, Invites Veolia
Veolia Appeal is Lodged
Veolia has lodged its appeal against the planning application refused in early February. It was submitted to the Secretary of State Wednesday 2 August, comfortably within its deadline of 23.59 on Sunday 6th. Our understanding is that the company wishes to have this heard by public inquiry – also the preferred option of the County Council. This will take some time (typically … [Read more...] about Veolia Appeal is Lodged
Veolia & Environment Agency
AFTER THE 'OPEN DAY', WHAT'S NEXT? We Need Your Help... At the time of writing (Wednesday morning 2 Aug), Veolia still has to lodge its appeal. We have every reason to believe they will do so, and they have till 11.59pm on Sunday 6 August. When that happens, and we are advised of this – this could be some days - the real work starts. Meanwhile, you can help with the next … [Read more...] about Veolia & Environment Agency
Veolia’s Failing Communications Strategy
Veolia's Failing Communications Strategy......And how you can help work towards a Public Meeting As you'll have read elsewhere, Veolia has now declared its 'communications strategy', and claimed that when completed, the company will assess the success or otherwise of that strategy, and then if necessary consider a public meeting. Here's the strategy – and why it isn't … [Read more...] about Veolia’s Failing Communications Strategy
‘No Public Meeting’ Says Veolia
Veolia has refused to hold a public meeting to discuss their appeal, claiming their 'Open Day' on 31 July will be more than adequate. Unless of course you work on Mondays, or cannot book a time slot as only small groups will be allowed on site at any time, and it's only four hours in the day anyway. "Everyone that is interested in doing so will have had an opportunity to … [Read more...] about ‘No Public Meeting’ Says Veolia