Shock! Horror! as the headline writers have it. Veolia has decided to hold a public meeting, and has sent out a few emails advising people of this. Did you receive one? It's taken a while. We've been pushing for this since November last year, and the company's consistent response has been to refuse. Just a month ago, after their 'Open Day', they felt that this flawed … [Read more...] about Veolia WILL Hold A Public Meeting!
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StopVeolia JustGiving Fundraising Page Now Active – PLEASE HELP!
The StopVeoliaInLincoln campaign has launched a JustGiving fundraising page, and donations can now be accepted – please help us raise the £10,000 we need to fight Veolia's appeal on their Long Leys Lincoln site! You will find the JustGiving fundraising page online at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stopveoliainlincoln or you can link to it from the long-leys.org or … [Read more...] about StopVeolia JustGiving Fundraising Page Now Active – PLEASE HELP!
Veolia’s Grounds For Appeal
Veolia's appeal, against the refusal of their plans to transform their Long Leys Road lorry service station and depot into a waste transfer station and production facility for refuse derived fuel, is based on what the company sees as issues of both law and policy. The company argues that the reasons for refusal by the County Council were flawed, in that some elements were … [Read more...] about Veolia’s Grounds For Appeal
StopVeolia Arranges Public Meeting, Invites Veolia
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