Campaign News

It was standing room only at Bengeo School when local residents attended a public meeting to find out more about the application for gravel extraction and our campaign against it. Hertford residents once again showed overwhelming support for the Stop Bengeo Quarry campaign mounted earlier this month against proposals for a quarry just 320 metres from the local primary school and only 30 metres from some houses. Libby Mountford, the Chair of Governors at Bengeo Primary School reiterated how important it was for residents and parents with children to object, and confirmed that the school is objecting to the proposal on the grounds of health issues and road safety. She urged everyone to write their letters of objection County Councillor Andrew Stevenson once again showed his support for the campaign by addressing residents and answering questions. He said that the application and accompanying expert reports raised a large number of questions and he would be asking the various departments at the County Council to respond to these questions. The questions include public health, pollution of groundwater, highways impact ,environmental impact and the sheer...

The Stop Bengeo Quarry campaign has been promised local MP Mark Prisk’s ‘full support’. In a meeting on Friday with members of the group and East Herts District Councillor Patricia Moore, Mr Prisk said that he would look into the national context regarding demand for gravel and the issues around its extraction. He expressed concern over the effects the quarry would have on the health of residents as well as the strain it would place on roads and the water supply to the area....

More than 300 local residents and families from Bengeo Primary School attended a meeting on Sunday in support of a campaign against proposals for a quarry in Bengeo. The meeting, held on the playing fields next to Sacombe Road, was a great opportunity to inform residents about the plans and to appeal to them to make their objections known to Hertfordshire County Council before the deadline on 2nd May. Sacombe Rd resident Aska Wisniewska-Pickering, who was one of those who initiated the campaign two weeks ago, addressed the crowd, along with Councillor Andrew Stevenson and parent governor at Bengeo Primary School Dr David Adam. Aska said: “It is so important that people in Bengeo and across Hertford and the villages know about this proposal as it will create congestion, noise and disruption, and it will expose residents and schoolchildren to harmful pollutants generated by the gravel extraction. We really need everyone to spread the word and write their objections before the...

Campaign members and local residents met Cllr.Andrew Stevenson on Friday night to discuss their concerns about gravel extraction. Matters raised included the close proximity to homes and the local primary school and health risks posed by the quarry, as well as traffic and other environmental issues. There was also discussion about site restoration following the completion of gravel extraction. A further public meeting with Councillor Stevenson takes place on Sunday 17th April 2016....

Come along to our two meetings, to find out more, ask questions and make your informed decision. The Council is inviting your comments by 3rd May. Sunday 17th April, 3pm – meeting at Sacombe Road playground (between Buckwells Field and the Wick) Please come and show that you oppose the quarry. Meet County Councillor Dr Andrew Stevenson, other residents and Stop Bengeo Quarry campaigners. Have an opportunity to discuss your concerns and find out how you can oppose this awful proposal just across Sacombe Road. Cllr Peter Ruffles will be there to answer any questions about the process. There will be photos taken (if you prefer not to be on the photo please let us know!) All residents and children are welcome! Children can bring their own posters and logos (as well as some felt pens). Friday 22nd April, 7.30pm – meeting at Bengeo Primary School This is an opportunity to find out more about the proposal and the Council planning process. You will...

We are delighted that Councillor Andrew Stevenson has agreed to meet with the Stop Bengeo Quarry residents on Sunday 17 April on site. The exact timing will be confirmed shortly. This will be an opportunity for residents to show their opposition to the proposed quarry. We are inviting press and will also use it as an opportunity for taking photos. Cllr Dr Andrew Stevenson is from Herts County Council. Please keep sending to him copies of your letters of objection. Cllr Peter Ruffles from East Herts District Council should also receive copies of your letters but is not able to engage in the discussion at this stage due to his role in the process....