| “Join me in opposing the Concrete Factory” says David Lammy MP. |
| Wednesday, 07 December 2005 |
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David Lammy MP is calling for all concerned residents to join him at Haringey Civic Centre, High Road, Wood Green, N22 on Tuesday 13th December at 9am to show their opposition to London Concrete’s Plans to build a Concrete Batching Plant at Ferme Depot, Cranford Way, Hornsey N8.
Despite Haringey Council rejecting the initial planning application, an appeal was lodged by London Concrete. At 10am on Tuesday 13th December the Planning Inspector will be allowing residents to register a request to speak before him at the Planning Appeal.
David Lammy urges anyone that has concerns about these plans to make their wish to speak known to the Inspector on Tuesday at 10am. If they cannot take part personally they are welcome to contact him, or one of the community groups involved in order that the issues that concern them are highlighted at the appeal.
David Lammy says “This will be last chance for Haringey residents to express their opposition to London Concrete’s misjudged plans. I believe it is important to have as many members of our community as possible there to make their opinions and presence known.”
He reiterated: “I will be there in person to speak at the planning appeal because as the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and a resident of Harringay ward it is very important that we use this last opportunity to oppose this concrete factory in our back gardens.”
In addition, David Lammy will be corresponding with those constituents that have written to him about the Concrete Batching Plant, inviting them to join him at the Civic Centre at 9am on Tuesday the 13th and informing them of his latest representations to the Planning Inspector.
Notes to editors:
• David Lammy MP has been opposed to the Concrete Batching Plant since 2004 when London Concrete’s plans first surfaced.
• David Lammy initially contacted Anne Fisher, Director for Environmental Services at Haringey Council in 2004 placing his opposition in writing. He also met with Charles Adje, the Leader of Haringey Council to voice his concerns. He became even more concerned in 2005 when it was clear that London Concrete’s revised plans oriented the plant towards the East redirecting some of the undesirable effects towards Tottenham.
• David Lammy has previously stated: “Since these plans surfaced last year, I have strongly believed that the construction of such a plant close to a residential neighbourhood which already suffers from traffic congestion and other environmental stresses should be opposed. Furthermore, I think that the noise and dust pollution that such a plant could create is of a serious concern, not only to residents in Haringey, but also to the many businesses that operate in the Cranford Way area.”
• David Lammy reiterated this opposition at a public meeting called on 14th September at Hornsey School for Girls were over 300 residents and community representatives were present. In response to the strong feelings expressed at the meeting, David Lammy identified that many in the East of Haringey were unaware of London Concrete’s plans. In response he decided to write to everyone in the effected areas.
• In his letter to residents he expressed not only his opposition, but also invited residents to return a survey on the issue, replies to which he later forwarded to the Council and the Planning Committee. David Lammy’s survey not only informed the community, but also galvanised residents into action.
• He called for residents to attend the protest outside the Planning Committee at the Civic Centre on October 10th and also urged them to write to Haringey Council. He received over 250 replies to the survey – all but one of which were opposed to the plans and many made comments thanking David Lammy for making them aware of London Concrete’s plans.
• During October, alongside local Labour Councillors, Green N8/N4 and residents he took part in ‘Ladder Road’ petition days – talking to local residents about the plans and urging them to sign up to the campaign.
• He followed up his October Survey with letters to all those that responded, not only welcoming the Planning Committee’s decision, but also informing them about the next phase of the campaign as we move towards the Planning Inspector Hearing in December. He provided information on how residents could continue to oppose London Concrete’s plans directly - by providing the contact details for the Planning Inspector and London Concrete.
• At all stages of his opposition to the Concrete Plant David Lammy has worked with the Community and Haringey Council, not only to oppose London Concrete’s Plans, but also keeping residents informed.
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