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What is happening next?
The Wychavon Council meeting at Pershore on 7 AUGUST 2007 at 6.15pm
A debate about proposals for collection of domestic waste.
What has happened so far?
7 AUGUST 2007
, Agenda for the above meeting.
10 JULY 2007
, view the WCC Meeting minutes of 10 JULY - Lawrence Skip Hire proposal result and park and ride at Sixways.
4 JULY 2007
, view the Wychavon Council Meeting minutes of 26 JUNE published today - J7 letter considered and motion concerning the CMRF.
4 JULY 2007
, view the Planning Meeting minutes of 12 JUNE published today.
26 JUNE 2007 Wychavon Council Meeting where the motion referring to the Norton application was approved.
21 JUNE 2007
, minutes of Cabinet Meeting where waste strategies discussed.
13 JUNE 2007
, Worcester News verdict on planning decision result.
12 JUNE 2007 - Verdict, approval as public widely predicted.
We are seeking legal advice about the way forward. The fight goes on. Watch this space.
Thank you to all the members of the public who took the trouble to attend the special Planning Committee Meeting.
The turnout was both good-mannered and heartening considering the lack of consultation and the drawn out process that
had been endured. Your presence was undoubtedly felt as the chamber was almost full in demanding attention. Unfortunately
it was evident that the public concerns raised were not going to be addressed on the day by either the officers or the committee.
There can be no doubt that any observer on the day was aware of the undemocratic process that took place.
Not only were the members of the public denied their democratic right to ask questions of the officers for
half an hour before the start of the meeting but were obstructed by the officers in attempting to ask any
questions. The chairman refused to extend the time allowed even though it was the officers who turned up late.
The officers even attempted to ignore members of the public to avoid answering questions.
If you feel strongly about what took place then lodge a complaint - the process was as flawed as the application.
Do not be down-hearted - we shall continue the fight on your behalf.
A special thank you to COMMANDERY COACHES for their continued and valued support - a friend in need is a friend indeed.
11 JUNE 2007 - Councillors visit the site.
The councillors were received by a group of residents and their supporters at the site at 14.50pm.
8 JUNE 2007 - Severn Waste place half page ad in the Standard
An extraordinary piece of propaganda has appeared in a local paper in a last ditch attempt to sway the public perception.
We have had several versions of traffic counts as illustration but please remember that this one does not account for return
journeys and does not include staff and maintenance vehicles. Bear in mind that if markets change then route density will change
and the capacity was a projection for the year 2028!
7 JUNE 2007
, press release Worcester News detailing the forthcoming meeting and FREE COACHES transport to County Hall.
6 JUNE 2007 - Mr Sheldon unavailable as a substitute for the Planning Committee.
That leaves only one LOCAL councillor - Mrs Askin.
4 JUNE 2007
, view the Officers report and the recommendation of the Director of Planning, Ms Diane Tilley, for approval of the scheme.
The conditions previously circulated remain the same with one addition resulting from the January 2007 consultation with Network Rail.
30 MAY 2007 - WCC advise that there has been a recent change to the membership of the Planning Committee
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Mr Cairns (CON), St Peters Ward, has been replaced by Mr Farmer (CON) of Tenbury Wells.
Mr Bullock of Whittington, has not yet found a substitute.
22 MAY 2007 - Mr Bullock will no longer chair the meeting.
WCC advise that Mr Bullock (CON), Chairman of the Planning Committeee has declared a personal
interest and will not be in attendance for the Special Meeting set for JUNE 12.
Mr Knowles (LAB), Vice Chair, will therefore chair the meeting instead.
16 MAY 2007 - Official word from WCC that the Special Meeting is set for JUNE 12.
Please continue to send your objection letters as they will be taken into account up until the meeting.
We do not have a deadline as yet for people who may want their letters to be included in the agenda papers.
We will let you know the date as soon as WCC advise us.
10 MAY 2007 - At WCC full council meeting announcement that Cabinet member for Planning has changed.
Mr Simon Geraghty (CON), leader of Worcester City, will replace Mr Alwyn Davies (CON).
9 MAY 2007 - Official Notification from WCC reference the Special Meeting.
Objection letters and submissions will be accepted up until the meeting.
However if people want those letters to be included in the agenda papers the they need to be submitted 6 or 7 working days before the meeting.
I will let you know the date as soon as I have it confirmed.
8 MAY 2007 , Worcester County Council post news report on the withdrawn Waste Core Strategy.
Contributors to the document had notification of it being unsound by letter from the Inspector on 4 MAY 2007.
3 MAY 2007 - Official Notice from WCC following a week of speculation.
Many apologies for not getting back to you sooner but the position is that the item is not going to 15 May as it is a very controversial issue with a lot of public interest and we want to deal with it at a special Committee where it can be given due consideration and not to the detriment of other items on the agenda.
I will contact you as soon as I have a new date.
1 MAY 2007 , Parish Council pledge to support Action Group.
Parish council chairman Michael Reeves said he does not think the application will be approved.
The site being proposed for this sort of development is totally unsuitable, he said.
It is inconceivable that planners could approve such a scheme for a development within one or 200 metres of private residential homes and a nursing home for the elderly.
14 APRIL 2007 , Worcester News report on Parish meeting result.
9 APRIL 2007 , Worcester News Editorial about the council tax precept.
9 APRIL 2007 , Worcester News press release about Annual Parish meeting of 12 APRIL to include public debate about a rate precept to help fund a judicial review if advised accordingly.
5 MARCH 2007 , deadline for comments on the Regional Spatial Strategy - more housing, waste, pollution ... Click on the banner to take part.
2 MARCH 2007 , deadline for comments on the Waste Core Strategy for Worcestershire - the planning proposal contradicts much of what the strategy says!
1 MARCH 2007 , our latest press release - further proof of property de-valuation!
24 FEBRUARY 2007 , draft letter to Councillors referring to the news from properties in Woodbury Park.
23 FEBRUARY 2007 , Reuters news of possible developments at Morganites, Norton in the coming year!
22 FEBRUARY 2007 , correspondence including notification of 3rd deferment from WCC - note letters of objection can still be submitted!
16 FEBRUARY 2007 , Birmingham Post - property hits headline news!
14 FEBRUARY 2007 , draft letter to Councillors with Climate Change article.
14 FEBRUARY 2007 , Press release highlighting the plight of a local resident who is unable to sell his house since news of the proposal.
7 FEBRUARY 2007 , Press Release in response to the lack of communication from WCC in answer to the correspondence below.
7 FEBRUARY 2007 , view letter sent to John Hobbs, Director of Environmental Services at County Council by David Hallmark, Solicitor.
1 FEBRUARY 2007 , view minutes of the Severn Waste Presentation of 3 November 2007 at Norton Village Hall.
These are the only minutes traced because Ian Barber insisted that he would provide them.
These minutes have just come to light. If you have any comments, please advise.
30 JANUARY 2007 Planning Meeting at County Hall postponed again. The planning application, initially due to be heard at the Council
Planning meeting on 12th DECEMBER 2006, then 30th JANUARY 2007, has been deferred again until 20 MARCH 2007, at the earliest, and may not be until MAY.
Proceedings will begin at 9.30am for the public and Councillors to ask questions of the planning officer.
This is a public meeting which we would urge you to attend.
29 JANUARY 2007 The peaceful protest arranged for today had to be postponed following a further deferment.
We are not surprised about the delays considering the strength of feeling about this proposal and the content of the shoddy application.
21 JANUARY 2007 Mike Foster, Worcester City MP, reacts to programme comments.
21 January 2007 Peter Morgan of the J7 Action Group was featured on the BBC Politics Show.
Peter Luff MP also appeared on the show and strenuously concurred that the location was inappropriate.
19 JANUARY 2007 View copy of press release from WCC about deferring the Planning Meeting again to give the applicants opportunity to consider whether they wish to make a response to the Primary Care Trust's comments.
19 January 2007 A presentation by the J7 Action Group was chaired by Ken Munn at Drakes Broughton Village Hall on Friday JANUARY 19th at 7.30pm.
A good opportunity to share the fears of the residents about Hill and Moor and traffic impacts with the residents.
8 JANUARY 2007 , view letter sent to John Hobbs, Director of Environmental Services at County Council by David Hallmark, Solicitor.
12 DECEMBER 2006 , Planning Meeting at County Hall postponed - view the agenda.
Details of the submissions to the application in the summary
supplied by the planning officer,
and
50 standard planning conditions and links to maps can be viewed.
11 DECEMBER 2006 The peaceful demo of Monday 11 December was well supported despite a site visit by the councillors being cancelled and the Planning Meeting of the 12th being postponed.
A good response from the media, both press and radio, was received. We were delighted to be able to get our message across.
8 DECEMBER 2006 , WCC issue second statement reference the Planning Meeting at County Hall deferred officers have recommended deferring the application until next month because not all the necessary information might be available for councillors on which to make a decision.
8 DECEMBER 2006 , press release from WCC referring to the 50 conditions that would be set with the planning application due to be heard on 12 DECEMBER.
These conditions are to appease objections and are meant to MINIMISE adverse impacts.
1 DECEMBER 2006 A supporters meeting was arranged at Norton Parish Hall on Friday, 1st December at 7.30pm.
Details of a peaceful demo were discussed together with arrangements for transport to County Hall.
15 NOVEMBER 2006 Worcester County Council refused to allow any further consultation period. So any objections to this application had to be submitted in writing by 15TH NOVEMBER, 2006 to the Council.
Details of to whom you should write before the Planning Meeting, when finally scheduled, are here.
3 NOVEMBER 2006 A meeting was arranged by Cllr Robert Adams at Norton Parish Hall, Littleworth on Friday at 7.30pm for Severn Waste to explain their proposal and answer public questions.
There was no public support at this meeting for the proposed plant.
23 OCTOBER 2006 ,view reply sent to P.Durrans, Planning Officer of the County Council by West Mercia Constabulary.
20 OCTOBER 2006 A protest meeting was arranged at Norton Parish Hall on Friday, 20th October at 7.30pm.
There was no support at this meeting for the proposed plant.
28 SEPTEMBER 2006 , Peter Luff posts news of NORTON recycling plans that threatens Parkway station.
