Heading to the Inquiry – and a warning from Honey Hill

As the stage is set for the Public Inquiry, Anna Gazeley of Coton Orchard laments the outcome of another, brilliantly fought, local campaign. Worringly, despite the unequivocal verdict of the Planning Inspector – that there was no compelling need, nor any certain benefit for the 'inappropriate' building of a new sewage works at Honey Hill, the Secretary of State has ignored all the advice and said it will be built anyway. It was a terrible day for local democracy, due process, and the use of public money. Our fight goes on, and we still need to win at the Public Inquiry. And we need every ounce of public support to ensure that any verdict in our favour cannot be ignored.