Biomass campaign continues to grow
The campaign against a proposed Biomass plant has continued to grow. Around 40 local campaigners met this Saturday (18th July) to demonstrate against the plans and go door to door to gather even more support for a petition opposing it.
One of the leaders of the campaign group, Helen Adams said “We’re campaigning to try and prevent this daft idea seeing the light of day. We’ve had so many people say that they support our campaign and we’re determined to see it through.
“It’s clearly the wrong place for this kind of plant – why are they trying to put it just meters away from residents? I don’t think everyone has realised yet just what a big impact this would have on the area.”
Local councillor for West Thurrock and South Stifford, Oliver Gerrish, said “more and more people are coming together against this proposal. It raises very serious questions about air quality, HGVs and noise 24 hours a day. I don’t believe that this now largely residential area is suitable for the kind of development that we’re talking about.
“The poor air quality in the area is something I’m particularly concerned about. I believe that we should be doing more to tackle air quality issues, not add to the overall levels of pollution.
I am opposing this application and I hope that sense will prevail when it is considered. This should be a cross-party issue, and I hope all political colours will support the campaign.”
Councillor Jane Pothecary, representing Grays Riverside, added: “This is a bad idea for Grays. This area is increasingly residential and these plans will have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of local people.“
