Garston waste plan opposed (Garston and Halewood Liberal Democrats)

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Garston waste plan opposed

October 8, 2008 12:00 AM

Plans to build a waste treatment factory at Stalbridge Dock in Garston are being opposed by the three Cressington Lib Dem Councillors.

The plans, from a company called Jack Allen Holdings, involve a series of buildings to deal with industrial, commercial and domestic waste. The scheme would have huge numbers of lorries going to and from the site - roughly one lorry every 3 minutes.

There is considerable opposition to the proposals from local residents, who are being urged to write letters of objection.

The proposal will be decided on by the City Council's planning committee, which is made up of elected councillors acting in a quasi-judicial way.

Says Councillor Paula Keaveney: "its really important that the planning committee gets as many objections as possible. It's vital that people or organisations who are concerned, put their objections on paper and send them in. The decision-makers can only consider what they have in front of them so both the number of objections and the type of arguments made matter hugely"

Adds Councillor Peter Millea: "I was concerned that, even though lots of standard letters had gone out, there may still be people who are not aware of these plans and who would want to have a say. Because of that I have highlighted the plans, and the campaign against them, in the local press and am doing everything I can to make this widely known"

The objections from the Cressington team cover issues like noise and pollution, the unsuitability of the development near a residential area, the increase in traffic and problems for road safety and the fact that this scheme does not fit with longer term plans and aspirations for the Garston area.

A local resident has also set up a website to help people wanting to object. It is at www.notothelorries.com

Information about the plan submitted by Jack Allen, and the planning process, is also available at www.liverpool.gov.uk.