Public Enquiry: Day 6
Day six of the public enquiry started with a number of strong presentations in support of the Stop Bengeo Quarry campaign.
Cllr Mari Stevenson spoke about the Bengeo Neighbourhood Plan and the engagement of community in planning of their environment, as well as appreciation of the green spaces in Hertford.
Steve Halsey spoke about the research into dust PM10 and the acceptable thresholds worldwide. He also questioned the methodology of the threshold assessment in appelants' Health Impact Assessment.
Laura Wyer made a strong case from parents' perspective and challenged the suggestions that there is no evidence that the Bengeo Field is used. She quoted some of the users of the field who walk from Chapmore End daily, walk children to school. She also referred to the online survey where majority of respondents said the footpath would be no longer used if there was a quarry alongside.
Simon Pickering talked about the impact of the extensive process on the community and the utter logical disbelief...