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29 Steve leary
steve46leary@googlemail.com
Location: Measham
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| It's vital that as many opponents to this planning application as possible come over to the Council Offices in Coalville next Tuesday and show your support for the Chairperson as he seeks to persuade NWLDC to oppose UK Coal's planning application for Minorca. The meeting is at 4.30 in the Council Offices in Coalville. |
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28 Steve Leary
steve46leary@googlemail.com
Location: Measham
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| Friday Oct/09/2009 19:26:19 UTC |
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| I would keep sending in letters of objection. I understand that in practice all correspondence up to date the application is discussed by LCC will be taken into consideration |
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27 Joanna Corsie
joanna.corsie@mac.com
Location: Measham
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| Thursday Oct/08/2009 12:05:23 UTC |
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| I've just come to the site to download a letter of objection to email to NWLDC but noticed that the previous comment mentioned it had to be in before 2nd October? Is this the case or should i still contact them? |
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26 Nick MaskreyBrown
maskreybrown@handbag.com
Location: Swepstone
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| Tuesday Sep/29/2009 15:59:06 UTC |
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I have e-mailed NWLDC with details of my strong opposition to the planning application on the proposed Minorca Opencast Site. I would urge everyone to do the same before Oct 2nd.
The e-mail address is - planningcontrol@leics.gov.uk |
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25 Joanna Crane - MOPG Committee Member
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| Tuesday Sep/15/2009 09:55:19 UTC |
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It is generally understood that individual letters/emails to relevant parties (eg elected representatives on Parish, district and County Cuncils, M P s, etc carry far more weight than production of a petition. We have decided therefore that it is better to continue to encourage people to do this rather than the simpler, but less effective, strategy of forming a petition. So the more letters the more effect!
As far as the Gilliwiskaw Brook is concerned, yes, there have been ecological studies carried out,since it has protection internationally through the SSSI and SAC, of which we now have a copy. We do, however, need a professional ecologist to read it all through and give their views.This could be done undercover if they had a potential conflict of interest, as some of other advisors have. So if there is anyone out there who would be prepared to help (for free!)- we need you - please get in touch. |
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24 Mrs Suzanne Roper
suz.roper@tiscali.co.uk
Location: Measham
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| Time is now running out and we must look at other missed opportunities to add to ths list of objections. The 500metre buffer zone is a crucial point but why has no petition been instigated? Surely there are other areas in England in the same situation who would sign a petition to lobby Parliament not to mention the numerous MP's in those areas who would wish to come on board to assist their constituents. Secondly, there appears to be no ecological studies undertaken which would have impact, e.g. newts in the Mease and brooks and other protected wildlife. Has the committee considered any of these points or have these been taken into consideration and dismissed? |
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23 Michael Kilmister
michael.kilmister@marshallweb.co.uk
Location: Measham
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| I do not believe a word that UK Coal are saying they distroy areas they do not make them look good when we settled here 13 years ago it said we were in the HEART of THE FOREST an area that was being made beutiful by the local council because British Coal had mined the area for so long it was a mess PLEASE DO NOT TAKE US BACK to those times and do not believe the LIES from UK Coal.GOD HELP US ALL! |
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22 Jonathan O'Farrellj
idcc@hotmail.co.uk
http://takepart.org/ibstockclimatechange
Location: Ibstock
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| Sunday Aug/16/2009 09:46:41 UTC |
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Just a quick note on Phil Owen's post recently (hi Phil, respect). We need to very much think in terms of leaving the coal in the ground, as extraction (by whatever method) and subsequent burning, is a major source of CO2 (greenhouse gas) and global warming is, already, critically affecting the well-being and human rights of many, worldwide. It may be a slightly worn phrase but 'Act locally, think globally' perhaps still applies. Best wishes.
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21 Jonathan O'Farrellj
http://takepart.org/ibstockclimatechange
Location: Ibstock
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| Sunday Aug/16/2009 09:27:38 UTC |
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Seems like the community is rallying around, which is what is needed and soon, as earl resistance is crucial! Don't forget you are not alone and many groups in the East Midlands are successfully fighting opencast and the coal burning that drives it:
Shipley Open Cast Opposition Group (Derbyshire)
http://leaveitintheground.wordpress.com/
* Email: shipleyopencastopposition (a) googlemail.com
* Phone: 07772 629079
Derby Earth First
Website:http://derbyearthfirst.wordpress.com/
* Email: derby(a)earthfirst.org.uk
* Phone: 07503 335870
Nottinghamshire Against New Coal
* Website: http://nottsagainstnewcoal.wordpress.com/
* Email: nottsagainstnewcoal(a)gmail.com
* Phone: 0798 253 6172
Leicestershire Make Coal History
* Website:
* Email: leicestershire.makecoalhistory(a)yahoo.co.uk
* Phone: 07930 304425 (Cathy Mackle)
After all, it's all our futures and it must be without coal! All the best. Jonathan |
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20 Mark Tromans
Location: Measham
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| Friday Aug/14/2009 16:50:28 UTC |
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I have been in Measham for 14 years and I dont want this mine at all. I like where I am and the people I have met and so it pains me to say this but if I had known then what I know now about this mine, I probrably would not have settled here. I honestly cannot understand why more people are not rallying round to oppose this ridiculous proposal and backing Steve and the group. Its not a personality contest but something that will effect us all (some more than others admittidly, but never the less - ALL). If people think that after 5 years UK Coal will leave things looking nice and pleasent then think again because they wont, and neither have they stated that they will leave the Measham area when they are finished, (because they WILL apply for extensions - they would be foolish not to - and they will get them if we do nothing). Look at LOUNT by the Ashby A42 jct 13 roundabout heading towards Coalville and ask youself what happened here - do I really want this?? Look at Donnisthorpe - not my idea of tranquility.
Quite a lot of people think that the offer of money and help from UK Coal to assist with the Ashby canal will ensure its success - well the simple fact of the matter is that this canal will get built irrispective of what sweetner UK Coal can offer and so you have to ask yourself is it worth it and at what cost - 2 days full burn for 5+ years of dessimation! The canal will still be built here eventually because the budget has already been alloted for it and to set the record straight - YES I want the canal in Measham as I think it will be a great asset like so many others do - but I want it done with integrity and honesty and I want all people to enjoy it - not have a bitter aftertaste in the knowledge of how it came to be.
UK Coal state the work will bring about up to 50 new jobs - of course it will - and these will be filled first by the people from Longmore - lets face it have UK Coal given any details and committed something in writing which guarantees a local resident will get the job - NO but they should!! Do nothing and UK Coal wins, do something as a collective and YOU/WE stand a chance of winning - and if we dont win then at least we can stand tall and say at least I tried, instead of complaining about what could have been.
Lets keep Measham and the surrounding area Clean and Green..   |
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19 Paul and Angela
Location: Measham
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| Friday Aug/14/2009 09:08:12 UTC |
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After last night's Parish Council Meeting when so few supporters showed up I was really pleased to come to this site and read the comments from the other like minded people. I am positive there are many supporters out there, Mums and Dads who really don't wish their children to go to school within 400 metres of an Opencast Mine, people that just enjoy looking out over the green fields and breathing the fresh air. We are meant to be The Heart of the Forest! We all need to think about what the Opencast Mine will mean for our children and their children.
Please think Now, and keep Measham and the surrounding villages safe. |
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18 Janet
Location: Measham
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| Thursday Aug/06/2009 16:11:02 UTC |
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Great meeting last night. Keep up the good fight!
I moved to Measham 12yrs ago, a village thriving to improve and needing of heavy investment. We are still the poor relations within North West Leicestershire.
Its an infringement on our human rights.
I want the canal, being a keen boater myself, but who wants to cruise along and remember Measham as 'still the old poor pit village, bless um'.
Lets move with the times and cut CO2 etc and lets embrace together for a cleaner and healthier environment.
Go for it chaps! |
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17 Wayne McDermott
Location: Ellistown
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| Wednesday Aug/05/2009 23:03:14 UTC |
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| Just back from the meeting tonight. I thought it went really well and i know UK Coal will be in for a hard battle as this group is well set up, prepared and experienced. It's going to be hard but you have my support all the way and by judging on the atmosphere tonight you have the support of many many people. |
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16 Phil Owen
filowen@fsmail.net
Location: Measham
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| Wednesday Aug/05/2009 15:44:26 UTC |
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| For the sake of a couple of months supply of power at Radcliffe power staion, why should Measham have to put up with several years,light, noise and dust polution. A Village in the heart of the National Forest. This agriculture land is productive and been farmed for years, also the habitate of many creatures. I say leave the coal in the ground until a better why to extract is found, that does not devastate the land. |
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15 walshy
r.e.walsh@btinternet.com
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| Saturday Aug/01/2009 14:01:18 UTC |
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Are you Opposed to the UK Coal proposal? Then show it by attending our meeting on Aug 5th at the Measham church hall 7.30 p.m.  |
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14 John Harding
Location: Measham
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| Saturday Aug/01/2009 06:29:21 UTC |
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| Am unable to attend your meeting on 5th August as I am away on business. I would like to register my support for your group,and my opposition to the proposed opencast plan. I look forward to meeting you at the next meeting, schedule permitting. |
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13 Lena Guyan
swedishlena@yahoo.co.uk
Location: Measham
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| Friday Jul/31/2009 13:18:58 UTC |
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| That might be a fair comment, assuming that the area is actually turned into a pleasant country park or similar (I'm not convinced!). However, I'm more concerned as to what damaging effects this proposed project will have before these 10 years (or longer) come to an end, especially with 2 primary schools and a lot of households with young children nearby! |
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12 Let's be honest
morey1uk@yahoo.com
Location: In the National Forest
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| Wednesday Jul/29/2009 17:41:39 UTC |
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| Let's be honest, open casting around here gave rise to the National Forest. I don't blame protesters from seeking to raise the stakes so that grasping fuel companies do not make vast profits for their stakeholders. But if the land is 'restored' in the fashion that vast tracks of previously boring wasteland have been in the vicinity of this proposed excavation, then as long as the Planning Authorities do their job (i.e. no Political manipulation) we should be ok in 10 years. |
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11 C.J.Smith
w33cjs@hotmail.com
Location: Measham
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| Tuesday Jul/14/2009 14:44:57 UTC |
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| Am unable to attend your meeting 5th August but would like to register my support for your group,and my total opposition to the proposed opencast plan. |
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10 Lynda Kovach
lynda@kovach.co.uk
Location: Shuttington
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| Monday Jun/08/2009 20:45:06 UTC |
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| I read about your site (and fight) in one of the local Ashby papers. We live in Shuttington, north of Tamworth, where we are currently fighting a UK Coal proposal to include a site adjacent to our village in the forthcoming Warwickshire Minerals Plan. |
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