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"The idea you can replace ancient woodland with 50cm saplings is nonsense", he said.ย
"We can't carry on building, building, building."
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BREAKING โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
๐ข๐ซ๐ NCC's Dreams Crushed! Natural England Denies License for Road Construction. Game Over! ๐๐ซ๐
๐ง๐ฟ In a devastating blow to NCC's plans, Natural England has officially announced that they will not grant the license required for the construction of this
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Thank you
@ChrisGPackham
for your ongoing support. Standing up for the environment and nature has never been so important.
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We are not sure who is advising
@NorfolkCC
but it doesnโt take too much of a leap to see that by attacking and belittling the body appointed to protect nature the time may have come to change advisor. Norfolk a county renowned for its beautiful landscapes and wide tapestry of
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Breaking news
@NorwichCC
has today stated it cannot support
@NorfolkCC
plans for this doomed road
This comes on the back of growing public concern over rising cost and environmental damage
Time to scrap this highly embarrassing project
@transportgovuk
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This denial of the license by Natural England is a resounding victory for the preservation of our natural landscapes and wildlife. It sends a clear message that reckless development at the expense of our environment will not be tolerated.
@NorfolkCC
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At last! Common sense seems to be prevailing! Letโs hope there will be an early announcement about putting this doomed project to an immediate end!
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This road will never be built. The project is not legally sound. It does not offer good value for the ยฃ400 m build costs.
We will make sure it does not happen. We are fully prepared to challenge
@NorfolkCC
at all stages and will not give up until we succeed.
As for the PR
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It's frankly astonishing and deeply troubling to witness the spectacle of Norfolk's Conservative MPs launching an unprovoked assault on
@NaturalEngland
, an organisation whose very purpose is to safeguard and cherish our natural environment.
This isn't just a misguided action;
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Believe it or not this floodplain in and around Ringland is where
@NorfolkCC
intends to build this unnecessary road.
It would be funny if it wasnโt so serious!
Construction and operation of this road if built will put at risk the efficacy of the floodplain and the quality of
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This says it all about the importance of ensuring climate change is kept at the very heart of transport planning. Problem is that the calibre of those vested with decision making is very poor. Covid has taught us of the importance of listening to scientists.
@NorfolkCC
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Rare barbastelle bat colony found in Norfolk believed to be the largest in the UK. This is a nationally important discovery โ not only the existence of the population, but its sheer size is extraordinary.
And guess what?
@NorfolkCC
intends to build a 4 lane road through it!
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This is significant. This leaves
@NorfolkCC
high and dry. City Council withdraws support for ยฃ153m Western Link
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Join us on Jan 20th, 11:30 am at Wensum Park for a peaceful march against the Norwich Western Link Road. Let's stand up for nature and protect the Wensum Valley's precious wildlife habitats.
#NoNewRoads
#StandUpForNature
๐ณ๐ฆ๐
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The largest colony of barbastelle bats in the UK is threatened by a road building proposal by
@NorfolkCC
. A total of 94 roost trees have been discovered in the impact zone, putting these rare and endangered creatures at risk.
@transportgovuk
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How true. There is no overwhelming business case for this road. Saving a few minutes in travel time can hardly justify the widespread devastation of wildlife and protected countryside. Please lobby your local MP/councillor to register your concern.
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18000 voices making a loud objection to the construction of this doomed and totally unnecessary road.
When will
@NorfolkCC
listen?โผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
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Norfolk County Council Road Project Threatens UK's Largest Known Colony of Endangered Bats via
@UKChange
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Not a brick laid, yet as can be seen the blot on the landscape and the death warrant for this beautiful valley has begun to materialise . Sad times for
#norfolk
and future generations. Still time to stop
@NorfolkCC
continuing with this unnecessary monstrosity.
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Totally Unacceptable! Despite knowing the catastrophic impact on the UK's most endangered bats,
@NorfolkCC
is still pushing for the Norwich Western Link road. This isn't progress, it's destruction
@transportgovuk
:
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Climate change is not a game, it's a genuine threat to our future. Let's stand with eco-campaigners like
@Andrew9Boswell
who are daring to challenge the status quo.
#ClimateAction
#Norfolk
An MP and the leader of Norfolk County Council have launched a scathing attack on an eco-campaigner whose legal action held up work on three major A47 schemes.
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BREAKING NEWS
Formal complaint lodged with
@NorfolkCC
Council condemned for rushing Wensum link contract whilst suppressing TWO damning ecology reports
Read
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Over 300 strong hearts stood united at the weekend, voicing their resounding 'NO' to a project that is unneeded and undesired. This road doesn't just pave over land, it paves over the voice of the people. We demand immediate action - scrap this project NOW.
@NorfolkCC
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It's glaringly obvious that we're witnessing a blatant act of desperation. Despite the well-known fact among stakeholders and observers alike that
@NorfolkCC
is fully aware the proposed road construction is an unachievable dream, their persistence
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We are deeply disheartened by the government's recent decision to divert funds from the now-cancelled HS2 rail link into other road projects. We see this as a clear indication that our leaders are choosing short-term, unsustainable options over long-lasting, green transport
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๐ฃAttention.
@NorfolkCC
@NorfolkTories
It's important to clarify some misinformation regarding the rare barbastelle bats and other wildlife.
The fact is, there are NO known mitigation measures that can guarantee their survival.
Let's not be misled by false claims.
Let's
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How can a council
@NorfolkCC
which has openly attacked
@NaturalEngland
be trusted with the determination of its own planning application? Its attack on nature raises a massive question mark over its ability to undertake an independent assessment of the aspects of planning that
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๐ฃBreaking News:
Broadland District Council
@BroadlandDC
has just voted against supporting the controversial road project, despite Councillor Clancy's efforts. ๐ง๐ This comes after Norwich City Council's
@NorwichCC
refusal to back the initiative. ๐๏ธ๐ซ
Inspired by a letter
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Great show of support. So much positive momentum
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"I'm disgusted that a bunch of MPs would name a (possibly junior) official to Secretary of State because they don't like their scientific assessment (as if they know any better)
In the private or charity sector, this kind of behaviour would be considered bullying & harassment"
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Donโt be fooled by the glossy photographs. This road will cause untold damage to the countryside and will kill wildlife โฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ needs to hear from you with your views. Make sure you tell the Council this road is not wanted
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FLOOD : this ย unwanted road will fragment the floodplain ย and interrupt the natural flow of water, sediments, nutrients and aquatic life. ย Yet another reason
@NorfolkCC
to dump this flawed project.
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โWorse than the M25โ. Desperate (and wholly misleading) words from a councillor who fails to understand the fundamental principles of traffic flow - building new roads do not reduce traffic. All they do is to generate more traffic.
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Join us Saturday 20th 11:30 Wensum Park, 1:30 City Hall to make sure Norfolk knows how many people are against this financially ruinous, ecocidal link.
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Yes,protecting the environment is important, yes,we should all care about preserving colonies of rare bats,but opposing this road is also about how
@NorfolkCC
is failing
#norfolk
with highly expensive transport blunders. One road at ยฃ300m will not cure congestion or air pollution
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Exciting update: We're only 10 signatures shy of our goal of 15,000! This puts us among the most signed petitions on Change Org. Thank you for your remarkable support in in our fight to defend Norfolk's environment and wildlife. via
@UKChange
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!!BREAKING!!
DOES THIS NOW MARK THE DEATH OF THE NORWICH WESTERN LINK ROAD?
( see attached Press Release )
@JeromeMayhew
@GeorgeFreemanMP
@NorfolkCC
@DanGrimmer24
Todayโs decision allowing
@Andrew9Boswell
appeal to proceed to the Court of Appeal is likely to have a
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It's disheartening to see so many local conservative MPs coming out in support of this ยฃ400m road. Their lack of imagination and disregard for the local environment is quite concerning. It seems like they have no concern for the impact it would have on the local wildlife and are
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'Planning has been hijacked by two doctrines. One is that pouring concrete will get us out of recession, the other that thereโs a general housing crisis rather than an affordability crisis. Local challenges .. are steamrollered as merely nimbyism'.
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โฆโฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ Scrapping this doomed road project and adopting sustainable conservation practices is crucial to protect the region's biodiversity and promote a healthy balance between human activities and the environment.
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โฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ itโs time to listen and to engage. There is so much to lose at stake. Once it is gone itโs gone forever. Norfolk people do not protest for the sake of it, they protest because they care.
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Councillor Kay Mason Billig leader of
@NorfolkCC
is still hanging onto her job despite her rather alarming revelation that the welfare of wildlife in the biodiversity rich county of Norfolk is not, nor should it be, a Council led priority.
Posting these thoughts on her
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How ironic!
@NorfolkCC
and local
@NorfolkTories
MP tantrum when not getting their own way has helped to elevate to a national level the plight of the highly protected Norfolk based super colony of barbastelle bats.
Thanks to their 'own goal' more and more people are now
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How would anyone in their right mind wish to destroy something so beautiful and unique.
We should all be worried, very worried about
@NorfolkCC
total disregard for the preservation of our lovely
#norfolk
countryside.
Open space has never been more important.
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The recent discovery of the super colony of barbastelle bats is significant. Unless
@NorfolkCC
wish to face a possible legal challenge is impossible to see how the road can from a planning perspective be successfully delivered. Time to PAUSE before further public money is lost
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Nature is now facing its biggest threat ever. We are working hard to protect it here in Norfolk. Please can we ask you to sign and retweet. Itโs crucial we tell
@NorfolkCC
what we think of this nature killing road project
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The council,
@NorfolkCC
, seems to be completely out of its depth. There's a glaring lack of strategic foresight, an absence of effective planning which has left us with one calamity after another. It's a complete and utter mess!
The Cabinet has been aware for quite some time
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Obscene expenditure at a time when poverty is on the increase and
#Norfolk
face crippling cuts to budgets for social care and other essential services. Surely the time has come to put an end to this very expensive
@NorfolkCC
vanity project.
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This is the flood plain in which
@NorfolkCC
propose to build a concrete viaduct. The impact will be significant. Dissection. Constriction. Rising water and silt levels. Higher risk of flooding. Cost of measures to mitigate affect will be prohibitive.
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Wildlife murder is seen as acceptable collateral damage but why? Road building is unnecessary and amounts to nothing other than lazy transport planning. When will the penny drop? Itโs not difficult, itโs mind set and a need to move to progressive policies.
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It's disheartening to see how once a road project is approved & built, the environmental impact is disregarded. The numerous surveys, reports & environmental statements seem to serve a single aim - to get the road built, not to protect our planet. Claims of monitoring are made,
It was great to see a piece about pollution from road runoff on the BBC News this morning. Thanks to
@JonahFisherBBC
for highlighting this problem for all of us that are fighting to reduce river pollution.
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It seems
@martinwilby
attaches more weight to 'Removing traffic congestion from small unsuitable roads and reducing journey times.' than he does to protecting the environment, the local wildlife (inc rare bats) , and the climate.
@NorfolkCC
is obsessed with roadbuilding.
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The leader of
@NorfolkCC
has no idea what she is doing or what is going on around her. To assert that
@NaturalEngland
has no scientific evidence before it to justify its advice is simply not true.
The fact is the Council has had ongoing dialogue with Natural England for at
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'To leave a forest unmolested may not sound much like investment, but it is an investment. It enables the forest to
grow; its growth is its yield. Investment in Nature can mean simply waiting'.
The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review
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How on earth can
@NorfolkCC
look to justify this obscene amount of public expenditure? No economic benefit whatsoever. Scrap it now before it sends
#NORFOLK
into bankruptcy
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@NorfolkCC
: 'Scheme will enhance character of Wensum Valley through the viaduct creating a beneficial focal point in the valley'
Is this a joke?
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Fuel supply crisis highlights fundamental flaw in
@NorfolkCC
obsession with cars. Discloses the lack of alternative transport options. Lack of a countywide bus network. Inadequate cycle and walking infrastructure. Time for a comprehensive and all embracing transport plan.
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Itโs far too easy for
@NorfolkCC
to talk about โnet biodiversity gainโ believing this will be the answer to everything; the truth is the construction of and the operation of a road disturbs and or injures and or kills wildlife. This is the reality
@martinwilby
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Did you know that the River Wensum SAC has the same conservation value as Norwich Cathedral. Can you imagine the uproar if
@NorfolkCC
decided to build a four lane carriageway through the Cathedral?
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Urgent action is needed to address climate change, and collaboration and investment are necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
@NorfolkCC
must reconsider the incompatible Norwich West Link Road and prioritize sustainable alternatives before itโs too late.
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Its crazy to believe having acknowledged in the past the impact of the construction and crossing itself on the integrity of the River Wensum SAC would be damaging,
@martinwilby
and his team continue to spend significant public funds on a project that is bound to fail.
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Disregard the attempts made by
@NorfolkCC
to undermine solid evidence supporting the existence of a super colony of Barbastelle bats in Norfolk. Don't let them discredit the work of a respected ecologist. Come along and personally experience the truth about this remarkable
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The decision to cancel the proposed western bypass and southern link road in Hereford will be looked upon by future generations as insightful and with much gratitude. Look at what it has preserved.
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Sad but true..
Only in places such as central and northern Scotland, the northern-most parts of the UK, are there any large continuous areas of semi-natural habitat which remain intact; traffic is audible from virtually every location in England
New roads are not the answer
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Breakingโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ New Evidence suggests Public grossly misled by Councilโs statement on reasons behind Natural England's bat protection advice
In a glaring display of incompetence and environmental disregard,
@NorfolkCC
, under the questionable leadership of Cllr Kay Mason Billig,
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"๐ค๐ง Funding a 3-mile road with ยฃ400m with negligible economic benefits while hospitals and schools crumble and inflation skyrockets, doesn't add up to a commitment. Priorities matter, let's address urgent need. โฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ โฆ
@transportgovuk
โฉ
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โWe urgently need to stop viewing our wildlife as an inconvenience that can simply be moved out of the wayโ โฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ
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Thank you for your ongoing support Clive. You spoke eloquently in opposition of this disastrous road. We can work together to make sure this Tory vanity project never sees the light of day.
Everyone deserves access to our areas of natural beauty.
Tory-run Norfolk County Council has chosen to provide a death sentence to local wildlife through green lighting the Norwich Western Link.
I spoke at the
@StopWensumLink
protest โฌ๏ธ
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As opponents of the Norwich Western Link, we remain steadfast in our opposition as ministers give the disappointing go-ahead for this unnecessary and damaging road. The estimated cost of ยฃ400m is a staggering figure that is likely to escalate even further, burdening taxpayers
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@NorfolkCC
should see this as a warning. Despite proposed mitigation measures it will be impossible for the Council to guarantee that building a concrete viaduct within this flood plain will not interfere with and exacerbate the flood risk in this area.
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Further Breaking News
Open letter sent today by eminent ecologists and scientists to
@NorfolkCC
warning of wildlife law contravention if this doomed road is built.
@martinwilby
There is now no scope for doubt. This project must be scrapped immediately.
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Not sure how those serving on Costessey, Ringland and Weston Longville Parish Councils can look at themselves in the mirror each morning. Signing the death warrant to protected species and their habitat comes far too easy for these custodians of our local environment
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Wales resolve to build no more new roads
In the meantime Norfolk resolve to push ahead with a new road project that will cause untold damage to the environment, wildlife and the climate.
How can there be such a difference in approach when we all face the same climate emergency?
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๐ณ๐ง Opposition grows against Norwich Western Link road as environmental groups raise concerns over its detrimental impact on wildlife and landscape.
Destruction of habitats, damage to the River Wensum, and threats to rare species like barbastelle bats are alarming.
The
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Brilliant news! Demonstrates the importance of campaigning and the need to stand up to environmentally wrecking projects. โฆ
@NorfolkCC
โฉ take note!
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Local road project with very little if any significance nationally. Local environment with national interest and significance. Thank you
@jeremycorbyn
for your support.
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Unveiling Hypocrisy and the Need for Scientific Integrity in Environmental Policy Debates
In examining the recent backlash against provisional advice issued by Natural England, it is imperative to scrutinise the vehement objections raised by local Conservative MPs.
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Norfolk could never be viewed as a backward county simply because it is standing up for nature and environment. The claim that the absence of this road project would result in Norfolk being left behind seems to be a narrow perspective.
Frustrated council leaders have warned Norfolk will become a "backwater" unless the controversial Western Link road is built.
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โSpending on broadband and active travel should be prioritised over road-building as the economy is rebuilt following Covid-19, the Committee on Climate Change has told ministersโ
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In her newly released memoir, Liz Truss takes aim at the 'environmental juggernaut' that influenced the construction of bat bridges over the A11, showcasing a profound misunderstanding of their purpose.
These bridges were not frivolous expenditures but
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Public opinion is shifting. Too expensive. Totally unnecessary and environmentally damaging. Even the most committed supporters are finding it difficult to justify its construction. Time to ditch it and to ditch it soon.
@NorfolkCC
@martinwilby
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This would be brilliant if it was true. Reality is there's another delay and its costs have soared out of control. Not only will this fiasco destroy valuable countryside, it offers no benefit to local people. It's time to scrap this project and end the waste of public money!
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๐ฎ Enlightening read!
Balanced & clear-eyed critique of the government's planning & transport approach ๐.
@NorfolkCC
, your lack of imagination & political naivety is on full display for believing a ยฃ400m road ๐ฃ๏ธ is the magic wand to Norfolk's chronic transport woes ๐คฆโโ๏ธ.
The
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Brilliant effort. Big thank you to all supporters who made this happen. We will be handing this powerful statement in opposition to this doomed road over to
@NorfolkCC
during the forthcoming public consultation
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Breaking News
@NorfolkCC
has today announced the postponement of its outline business case submission as well as the engagement of contractor. This marks yet a further u turn & one which has been forced on it due to concerns about lack of time for scrutiny & incomplete surveys.
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The stark reality of the proposed viaduct. Donโt allow
@NorfolkCC
to paint a romantic and ethereal picture of a French style structure.
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๐๐ก Everyone is entitled to their opinion. As campaigners urging
@NorfolkCC
to rethink this road project, we respect those who argue for its construction, even though we may not agree with their arguments ๐ง๐ทโโ๏ธ
Our role is to scrutinise decisions, highlight potential
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We are NOT anti motorist. โผ๏ธ๐
We get congestion and how this frustrates.
However, spending ยฃ400 m on a new road is not the answer.
We call upon
@NorfolkCC
@transportgovuk
@hmtreasury
to use this money to fund sustainable transport options for motorists.
We need to reduce
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Let's put the cost of this road into context. Its estimated that the cost of construction of this 3 mile road could be as much as ยฃ300 million pounds. This represents around 30% of the cost of constructing the 30 mile M60 motorway around Manchester.
@NorfolkCC
scrap it now
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BREAKING
@NorfolkCC
faces legal challenge over its intention to introduce an 'unlawful' Local Transport Plan
This has national importance in terms of climate and biodiversity protection. Please retweet.
@George_Thompo
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The support from the public and prominent figures is absolutely amazing
There has never been a better time to bring about this long overdue change.
Show your support by RT and signing our petition :
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Once land is assigned for development, it cannot be unallocated. That land is lost to nature preservation and restoration, lost to regenerative farming, and lost to climate change mitigation.
So much to lose - we urge
@NorfolkCC
to pause and review
@GeorgeFreemanMP
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The case of Norfolk Conservative MP
@duncancbaker
and his conflicting stances on the Norfolk countryside and its wildlife is perplexing. On one hand, he appears genuinely concerned about the environment by promoting the preservation of dark skies and tackling light pollution,
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Environmental Agency 2016:
'The EA consider that it โwould be very difficult or impossible to design and put in place mitigation measures that adequately addressed the impacts of a road scheme on ecology and nature conservation.โ
@martinwilby
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The barbastelle bat is very sensitive to disturbance, including disturbance to roost-sites and access to food resources, which may be why it is such a rare bat. However
@NorfolkCC
seems to think otherwise. Mitigation is bandied around as if itโs a one size fits all solution.
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Research which
@NorfolkCC
is refusing or rather preferring not to acknowledge without first seeing the โdataโ. In other words doubting the word of a very eminent expert and one which they had previously used when checking on the barbastelle bat colonies post NDR construction
Brilliant and very telling episode of
#Countryfile
yesterday, exposing how the Norwich Western Link will have a "catastrophic" impact on endangered bats. So good to see
@LottyPackman
's research getting national coverage.
@StopWensumLink
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How can we look our children and grandchildren in the eye. Something needs to change and change soon.
'Environmental groups have highlighted at least 28 projects threatening to pave over vital conservation areas as part of a new highway network'.
๐คข๐ข๐ข๐ก
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Assessing impact of infrastructure projects on biodiversity within limited temporal and spatial boundaries must cease. The long term viability of biodiversity depends on this and ecocide will occur if we do not start taking a closer look at and challenging inadequate scoping.
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