Wednesday, September 28 2011, 15:58 GMT
Council joins local people against ‘quarry’ proposals
Eastleigh Borough Council together with Hamble-le-Rice,
Bursledon and Hound Parish Councils, local businesses and residents
including STAGE (STeering group Against Gravel Extraction) are all
opposed to Hampshire County Council’s proposal to quarry gravel
from Hamble Airfield.
Some of the key issues that the proposals will raise in the area
include traffic congestion and pollution on Hamble Lane, noise,
pollution for nearby homes and two schools, together with damage to
the local ecology and economy of the area.
Proposals to designate the site for gravel extraction are being
put forward by Hampshire County Council as part of their
county-wide Waste and Minerals Plan. Hampshire County Council is
deciding on the proposals at a special public Council meeting at
10am on Thursday 13th October in Winchester.
Council Leader Keith House said “Eastleigh Borough Council has
consistently opposed these proposals which will blight one of the
prettiest, but already most congested parts of the borough. County
Councillors need to see the strength of feeling from Hamble and the
local area so I’d encourage everyone to go to the meeting.”
To find out more contact the Local Area Coordinator Diccon
Bright on 023 8068 8436 or contact your Parish Clerk.
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