Roads are increasingly dangerous for the equestrian community with ever increasing traffic and speeding vehicles. It has never been more important to provide safe, off road riding for those who enjoy hacking out in our areas of natural beauty. Most landowners are understanding of their legal obligations to keep bridleways free from obstruction and provide suitable gates to provide access. There are no formal routes for the current equestrian community to safeguard their current pastime and access is threatening the informal existence of routes currently followed due to the installation of barriers to reduce off road biking nuisance. The equestrian community are proud of their links with the non-riding community who also enjoy and share some of the routes used whether it be for cycling or walking and wish to ascertain everyone's safety in the process.

The recent threat to auction off some of Mossley's community spaces has revealed the urgency to gather support for these spaces, which once gone will never be replaced. Cosgrove Gardens, Greaves Street ( encompassing Mossley's community orchard and the car park at Cross Street ) were withdrawn from auction. Spring Street car park and gardens have also been withdrawn from auction and are in the process of being registered as a community asset. However, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council will be reviewing all of these sites in the near future due to ongoing austerity that the council is facing. We are continuing to oppose the future sale of these public spaces and to ask that they be permanently removed from the list of land for sale so that these spaces can be continued to be enjoyed by the Mossley community. If you are interested in joining SOCS and supporting this vital work (in any way small or large), or just keeping up with what’s happening in your town, please contact: [email protected] or via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/669414999916345/

All residents of Harcombe valley, Lyme Regis, Uplyme, Charmouth and Axminster will have to deal with: Sound pollution - the field is on top of a valley and sound carries very clearly, driven by breezes from the coast. 30 lorries with reversing beepers and a bulldozer up there 6 days a week will impact everyone who lives in the valley considerably. Traffic - traffic in our area already reaches congestion levels during peak periods and holiday times. Traffic into and out of Lyme Regis can become untenable. Lorries are advised to go via Charmouth roundabout but we have no faith that there will be adequate policing of this stipulation. Dust/Mud: this scale of delivery of material and waste will result in mud trails being left on the A3052 which is the main route into and out of Lyme Regis on the East side. If the weather is warm and dry, we can only imagine the scale of dust that will be generated, dust that will blow directly across the valley over nearby residents. Land slippage: it has been assessed that in order for this scheme to achieve its stated aims: ‘to level up the playing surface of this driving range’ – parts of the bottom edge of the field in question may well be raised 20-30 feet. This is a very large quantity of material on a significantly steep slope. Since there was a well-known major land slip in the field literally next door to this some years back, it seems entirely justified to have deep concerns about the safety of this scheme – especially for those living underneath it. RUN-OFF – despite all claims that the material being dumped here will be inert and completely harmless, there are plenty of precedents that can be found to show similar dumping schemes can let their standards slide. Before anyone has noticed unwelcome material is being included.. ..and the resulting run-off after rain, affects the grazing nearby, and the stream which is exactly beneath this site. Who will be policing this aspect? AONB – it hardly needs stating that this area is universally noted for its peace and beauty. We only have to witness the huge numbers of people who travel from far and wide to visit the charming town of Lyme Regis and the coast around it, at all times of the year. Does it seem in any way sensible to carve up a large field right next to one of the main arteries to this stretch of coast, and have an unending stream of huge, noisy lorries dumping waste into it 5 years? GENERAL We believe that this site has previously had an application made to provide shelter and floodlighting for the Driving Range. This was apparently denied because of the light pollution it would cause to residents across the valley. I’m sure we’re all grateful that it was denied.. ..but this adds to the amazement that a certain amount of silent lighting would be denied, and yet an unending disruption of trucks, bulldozing, dust, mud, noise and traffic should even be considered appropriate! Overall, even if your decision turns out to approve a scheme that only benefits the proposers, we have very little faith that all the various aspects that will need constant monitoring during the proposed period, will be sufficiently monitored. Please visit this site and take a good, long look at its negative impact on a large number of people in this area, before you decide to condemn us to years of disruption. The residents of Harcombe valley, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Axminster

Leabridge Road is ugly and filthy and the only part that makes me smile is that group of trees as I go home. Already 5 trees across the road have been chopped down and will not be replaced. There will be next to none mature trees left along the grey, dirty road. They will be replaced by nine small trees evenly spaced all around the new store totally destroying the only wall of green foliage along Leabridge Road. I don't understand. We go on about air quality/ pollution, unhealthy living environment so on and despite the very well known fact that trees not only combat pollution but add a sense of well being into our lives, we chop down the trees. Doesn't make sense. Please publicise it and help stop this nonsensical destruction.

These 2 pieces of green situated between Landen Park and Arne Grove in Horley, Surrey, were designated as 'PUBLIC OPEN SPACES' when the housing estate was designed and built in the early 1970s. These green spaces are used and enjoyed every day by residents of all ages for activities such as walking, dog walking, cycling and playing. They have also been used for community celebrations such as for the Queen's Jubilees. The green areas provide a vital habitat for local wildlife including birds and bats. The space creates a visual break for residents, and these areas have been an important factor in many residents' decision to move into the estate over the last 40 plus years. This land is now being threatened with development. As residents we are already being impacted by the huge development to the north-west of us at the Westvale Park site. Building on these areas would bring even more traffic to two already crowded cul-de-sacs, creating risks for local children who play and walk these streets. For the health, well-being and sustainability of community and family life, and for the protection of local wildlife, we must protect these precious green spaces.

This is important to me and the future of the planet because all the plastic packaging that is used is currently buried in a landfill or chucked on the side of a rood. This happened to me once driving to meet my cousins with my Nan there was lots of bags of rubbish thrown into some laybys. But that could all change if we use cardboard.

We have too many cars coming into Standish already and we have precious little green space left. The last thing we need is to turn part of our historic recreation ground into a car park. It will mean hundreds of more cars passing one of our primary schools each day. This will cause pollution and shorten the lives of our children. It will destroy a quiet area of Standish and ruin the lives of those living nearby.

Highways (England) are proposing to re-route this part of the A428 through the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. As justification they say traffic will be speeded up by a few minutes at peak times. But building new roads just makes room for even more traffic. The only result is a continuous and permanent loss of England’s green and pleasant land. Please sign this petition and pass it on to your friends. And, more importantly, submit your objection to Highways public consultation. A sample objection is given below The consultation period ends on April 23rd. So this is urgent. Email your objection to [email protected] giving your full name and postal address. Sample Objection A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet proposal The proposed by-pass road is un-necessary. Improvements to the Black Cat roundabout (proposed in the Plan) and to the Caxton Gibbet roundabout (not included in the Plan) will speed up the travel time to a degree which makes a new road un-necessary. The argument for the new road is basically an economic one that eventually it will increase the UK gross domestic project (GDP). However the GDP per capita has remained fundamentally unchanged over the last 15 years despite the building of new roads and the widening of many others. Thus there is likely to be no economic gain. The loss of Cambridgeshire countryside will be permanent. It is just one further example of the constant erosion of our countryside heritage which is occurring throughout England. The value of this loss has not been weighed against any real economic gain or indeed against the perceived gains as seen by the proposers of this Plan Should Highways reject these arguments the Orange route is to be preferred.

Climate change and the damage being done to our planet and the natural world should be the number one priority for all of us. We need to work together worldwide to prevent further harm and reverse the damage already done. Many environmental targets have been put at risk by the current position of the US government. It is imperative that the UK government remains committed to these aims and to continuing to work with our friends in Europe and like minded nations and organisations worldwide. Studies and polling also show this is an important factor to millions of eligible UK voters. Protect our planet for all our children.

OPEN LETTER TO LANDOWNERS In June/July 2016 a company known as Tesla Exploration International Limited carried out a 3D seismic survey on behalf of Aurora Energy Resources Limited, the holders of PEDLs (Petroleum Exploration and Development Licences) 164 and 261. The areas covered by these PEDLs are shown on the attached official maps issued by the Oil & Gas Authority, from which it will be noted that bordering on PEDL 164 is PEDL 262, also licensed to Aurora and PEDL 165 licensed to Cuadrilla. On their website, Aurora state: “The North West has a long history of oil & gas exploration and production stretching back over 70 years. Many local residents will remember the oil wells near Formby. The recent recognition by the British Geological Survey of the potential for significant gas resources in northern England provides an opportunity to open a new chapter in the hydrocarbon story of the region.” and on their old website they said: “The company’s largely contiguous, 100% licence holding, puts Aurora in a strong position to play a leading role in the further appraisal of what is widely expected to be Europe's first commercially developed shale gas province.” In response to our enquiries Aurora’s MD Ian Roche has now advised: “As previously indicated, Aurora expect to bring forward proposals for future exploration at some point in 2017. Prior to any planning application being submitted, we will hold a public information event about the proposed development, the feedback from which will inform our application.” Therefore, their intention is clear that they plan to submit planning application(s) soon for exploratory drilling for shale gas (“fracking”) within their PEDLs. Once land has been acquired, UK law allows drilling to take place without requiring the landowner’s consent. The Infrastructure Act 2015 removed the requirement for companies to obtain your permission to drill under your land/property at depths of 300 metres or more from the surface. In addition, mineral rights do not belong to landowners in UK, they belong to the State. You will have seen in the press the events that are unfolding on the Fylde where Cuadrilla, holders of PEDL 165 (a much larger area directly to the north of PEDL 164). Despite legal challenges by the community against the Secretary of State’s decision to allow their appeal, Cuadrilla is continuing to construct a well-pad. There is growing evidence and information available about the consequences for communities subjected to fracking in the USA and Australia and other countries. We have attached a list of internet links to news articles and peer-reviewed studies for your attention. You may also wish to read this article from the Guardian relating to a farmer in Shropshire: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/17/dont-allow-fracking-farmer-allowed-coal-methane-borehole You will note that Mr Hickson bitterly regrets signing an agreement to allow exploratory drilling on his land: “I very much regret signing anything. I would never ever go into this kind of agreement again. As a farmer or landowner, you have the most to lose. I would say to anyone approached, please don’t let anyone drill on your land [to extract coal bed methane and gas by fracking shale].” Before a planning application can be submitted, it will be necessary for Aurora (or any company that acquires Aurora’s interest in these PEDLs) to lease or buy land for their exploration. It is for this reason that we send this letter to you signed by groups of people who have done their own research and as a result of which they are totally opposed to fracking taking place anywhere, not just in Lancashire/Merseyside. We ask for your kind consideration of this letter should you be approached by Aurora, or any company on their behalf, to acquire or lease your land. Signed: Halsall Against Fracking Frack Free Formby Frack Free Burscough Frack Free Southport Frack Free Lancashire

Tetrosyl, the largest producer and supplier of car care products in Europe and the largest independent oil blender in Europe is potentially endangering the life of Castleton residents by applying for Hazardous Substance Consent to store its products on its site as close as 270 cm to the nearest houses in the village (population 11,000*). Tetrosyl intends to store thousands of tonnes of hazardous products containing toxic chemical/gases some of which are flammable and/or highly explosive on their Royle Barn Road site. Their list includes include aerosols containing household and car maintenance products (2,000 tonnes); peroxide hardeners (150 tonnes); household, car cleaning and maintenance products (6,000 tonnes) and oils, fragrances and maintenance sprays (1,500 tonnes ) . This equates to 1.14 tonnes per resident at any given time. Castleton residents have good reasons to be frightened . Tetrosyl is located on the former Woolworths NW Distribution site, which was decimated by fire in 1971. Prior to this, in 1960, the ‘fireproof’ Dunlop mill in Castleton was engulfed by fire, tragically claiming the life of employee Charles Watson and injuring others. Only four months ago there was a huge blaze at the former Castleton Carcraft site . The Tetrosyl site is surrounded by a primarily residential area with houses, schools, leisure facilities, local businesses, shops, railway station (next to the site) and the canal (Site of Specific Scientific Interest and Special Conservation Area). It is directly opposite an electrical substation, and adjacent to the Soccer Factory, well-attended by school children with over 100 attending the facility at weekends. Hazardous chemicals like these, and in these quantities, should not be stored near a densely-populated residential area. As one resident said ‘Whilst we want to see new businesses bringing jobs to Castleton, not at any price, and the danger these chemicals pose is a price too high‘. Please support Castleton residents opposed to the granting of consent for Tetrosyl to store Hazardous Substances in the heart of their village. (*source 2011 census)

The Bank of England is weighing up whether to use palm oil or coconut oil in their new banknotes. Palm oil plantations are currently a leading cause of rainforest destruction, destroying the homes of endangered Orangutans who are treated like pests and killed to aid the palm oil industry. The Bank of England faces a simple decision, to use destructive palm oil, or opt for a more sustainable alternative such as coconut oil. This decision could have a ripple effect in other countries too as they follow suit and produce new types of bank notes.