Meeting opposes incinerator proposal
A CAMPAIGN group battling plans for a waste plant in Ernesettle is urging local residents to have their say over the proposals.
More than 60 residents from Plymouth and South East Cornwall, and MP Alison Seabeck, attended a meeting held by STIFLE (Stop the Incinerator Fouling Land at Ernesettle).
Members called on the public to voice their opinions at consultation events being held by the South West Devon Waste Partnership. The partnership, comprising Plymouth, Torbay and Devon County councils, is commissioning a new plant to handle all waste from Plymouth, Torbay and South Devon. Three shortlisted companies have come up with different plans at Ernesettle, Devonport's North and South Yards, and New England Quarry near Lee Mill.
Geraldine Lane, STIFLE chair, said: "All Plymouth residents should be concerned about the partnership's plans for waste management; there are many possible solutions which don't appear to have been considered. This is an opportunity to talk to the partnership and raise any concerns you may have."
The first roadshow event is to take place on November 9 from 5pm to 8pm at Ernesettle Community School, Biggin Hill.
8 Comments
by steve, whitleigh
Monday, November 02 2009, 11:00PM
“yet another scheme that seems to forget which direction the prevailing winds blow in!”
by Ali, Ernesettle
Monday, November 02 2009, 10:46PM
“Sarah of Saltash, I think that you may be right. PCC will have no thought for the view of Plymouth from Kit Hill, Carradon Hill, or the Princetown car park area where this incineration plant would look like an appauling carbuncle on the landscape!”
by Kay, Plymouth
Monday, November 02 2009, 10:38PM
“Typical comments from the cornish inbreeds on here......pathetic, get a life!!”
by Old G., Cornwall
Monday, November 02 2009, 7:57PM
“I would suggest Ernesettle.
This would greatly improve the view across from Saltash!.”
by paul, plymouth
Monday, November 02 2009, 6:12PM
“When will they learn. Don't put such things near a river as WHEN they seap waste liquids into the Tamar, it will be another enquiry into a ruined river.
STOP IT NOW!!!!!!!!”
by sarah, saltash
Monday, November 02 2009, 3:35PM
“I think Plymouth Council will put it at Ernesettle because there is nothing there at the moment to ruin the panoramic view, a view to die for. Only Plymouth could do this !!!!!!!!!”
by Chris Doff, staddiscombe.
Monday, November 02 2009, 2:54PM
“A few random thoughts on waste disposal. Waste is inevitable, minimise it. Start by reducing packaging. ALL packaging, food and non food should be recyclable (manadtory). A lot of waste is created currently by doubts whether this plastic pack is recyclable or not. There will always be waste and incineration is the best solution if it is linked to power generation. without the power link it is a less desirable option. As to which of the proposed sites would be preferred, New England Quarry, stands out. Less obtrusive less disruptive and more room for expansion. Before all of Ivybridge jumps onto a NIMBY band waggon a plea , don, get all Cornish about it. with te technology available today emmitions will be cleaner than the announcement of a new Pope . Bring on the burner.”
by Mick, Barbican
Monday, November 02 2009, 2:08PM
“Quote-"Three shortlisted companies have come up with different plans at Ernesettle, Devonport's North and South Yards, and New England Quarry near Lee Mill."
Seems simple enough, the best site will be the one that causes least disturbance to local residents, including a stream of heavy lorries coming and going.”