“We finished waste disposal at Mucking in 2010 and now further soil is needed to complete the restoration of the site to a Country Park. We are required to complete the capping and restoration of the site in a reasonable time period in order to minimise any potential environmental impacts it may have. This decision leaves us no option but to lodge an appeal in order to protect the environment and complete the Country Park.”
FOR THOSE of you who have not followed the story regarding the Mucking tip and the objections made by local councillors and residents, then, one of the concerns is regarding the number of lorries thundering down the Walton Hall Road.
“We have already suffered serious accidents and countless minor incidents relating to HGVs. To increase the number of lorry movements while at the same time extending the timescale for delivery would be disastrous for those residents living on, and all those brave enough to use Walton Hall Road, which is of course a primary route to St Clere’s School and Stanford-le-Hope.
THE Welcom Forum of East Tilbury and Linford Villages were among attendees invited to the Thurrock Thameside Nature Park sited on the former Mucking Landfill Site. The build is in progress and visitors were very excited by what they saw. They were invited to climb up to the top of the building and stand on the roof and once there, they were able to appreciate the spectacular views.
A PILOT scheme for a multi-skilled approach to cleaning areas is set to take place in East Tilbury next year. At a meeting of the Thurrock Council cabinet on Wednesday night, the cabinet commended the scheme which will see a dedicated team to work exclusively in the area.
To get down to brass tacks, this is about money, pure and simple. Shortly after their last approval in 2006 Cory Environmental was sold for 350 million pounds more than the owners paid for it 2 years previously. I repeat an eye watering 350 million pounds. Not even bankers can get that kind of bonus.
Members of the committee expressed deep reservations about the application. Chris Paveley said: “I have deep reservations about this. Let them take fifteen years but in an application that sees the roads safe.”
A long-term, leading critic of the site is local ward councillor Barry Palmer who, when plans for the extension were announced in June, said: “This latest application is very frustrating and devastating for the residents of East Tilbury ward and part of Stanford-le-Hope West who were looking forward to the end of tipping activities at Mucking which have brought so much blight and misery to the area from the stench, dust and flies emanating from the site’s activities and the danger, intimidation and damage by HGV movements to and from the site for 30 years.
On Monday night, the committee reported back that a number of teams had been down to East Tilbury to facilitate a clean-up. Chair James Halden said: “This has been a great example of councillors from both parties as well as officers working together for the better of the borough.
THURROCK Mayor, cllr Charlie Curtis got on his bike recently when he visited the Thurrock Re-Users Project (TRUP) in East Tilbury.
TRUP now have a large number of bikes that can be re-used but they are still on the look-out for more bikes as well as a bicycle repair man to help.
IF YOU SAW A strange orange glow down at Coalhouse Fort recently, then do not be afraid, for it was the cast of ITV2 smash “The Only Way Is Essex’.The perma-tanned ones had joined Yvette Fielding in filming an episode of her Ghosthunting programme.
Both councillors contributed to a stinging attack on the work of the Be Smart team. Cllr Purkiss said: “We can’t say we are particularly happy with the state of East Tilbury. Parts of it are filthy.”We welcome these plans because we often see Be Smart teams sitting with three officers in a car doing nothing.
ONE OF THE great mixed martial artists of all time will be appearing in Thurrock to give a special fight seminar. Brazillian Royce Gracie will be at the Thurrock TSG MMA Fight School, at East Tilbury on Tuesday 19 July.
On Sunday, MP Stephen Metcalfe attended a service which culminated in the opening of their new car park. With funds from the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation (DC) and Veoila, the church have been able to lay an ecologically sound car park. Rev Rosemary Pritchard held a short ceremony before the ribbons were cut.
The church is a few hundred yards from where the murdered schoolgirl, Danielle Jones once lived. The murder of Danielle is set to be re-examined by the police in the light of the phone-hacking allegations against the now defunct News of the World. On the day of its final publication, we asked Mr Metcalfe, if he mourned its passing?
“This latest application is very frustrating and devastating news for the residents of East Tilbury ward and part of Stanford-le-Hope West who are looking forward to the end of tipping activities at Mucking which have brought so much blight and misery to the area from the stench, dust and flies emanating from the site’s activities and the danger, intimidation and damage by HGV movements to and from the site for 30 years.
The Observer reports: “The act of conservation is often taken rather literally as preserving something that’s already there. But this year’s Conservation Award, kicking off the Observer Ethical Awards, in association with Ecover, goes to a local wildlife organisation seeking to create something new and ambitious. Essex Wildlife Trust’s plan is to turn an 845-acre landfill site on the north bank of the Thames into a living landscape for wildlife and people.
HISTORY in your hand! The story of Coalhouse Fort Park and East Tilbury has been collated and developed into three iPhone accessible trails using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Veolia Mardyke Trust. At set points along the trails users will be presented with audio and visual information interpreting the natural and social history linked to their position.
The former Bata Factory (also known as the Thames Industrial Park) is an important heritage asset but is underused and many of the existing buildings are in need of maintenance and restoration.
The letter continues: “I believe it is unacceptable for the residents of East Tilbury to suffer the proposed huge increase in the number of lorry movements. Those people and thousands of other local residents have put up with the Landfill site for more than long enough and it is time the site was transformed into the long promised Riverside Nature Park.
Local councillor Barry Palmer is irate, saying: “This is frustrating and devastating news for local residents who have endured the indignities and problems emanating from waste disposal and the dangers and intimidation from HGVs destroying our country lanes for over 30 years and who were looking forward to the cessation of waste related activities on the site that have blighted their lives all these years.
“A shortfall of available cover material is blamed for the need to extend their time scales for completion or is this yet another excuse in an attempt by Coryn
THE TOWERS of Ilium is a fascinating art event set to take place at the Coalhouse Fort in September this year. The project will be a video/art installation by renowned artist, Lynn Macritchie.
One aspect was Mr Mann was unable to even read a newspaper as nothing was printed in English, while he waited the outcome of his wife’s operation and treatment. This was a most interesting talk and they made everyone see as they went from day to day telling how they managed to survive and get through this, with help from the travel company, a variety of people and even a visit from the English Ambassador.
COALHOUSE Fort is one of the most important historic sites in Thurrock and is completely run by volunteers who give their time freely to help preserve the fort for future generations to enjoy.
