STRAITGATE TODAY AT THE APPEAL FRIDAY 12 10 2022 The last day of the hearing, and it was held in The Daw Room at County Hall. All previous hearing days had been at Exeter City FC. The morning session commenced at 9.30 and was about conditions, in the event that the appeal be allowed and … Continue reading Cllr Roger Giles’ report from the final day of the Straitgate Inquiry
THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER 2022 For those with a particular position (in my case vehemently opposed to the quarry) the cross examination of `your` witness can appear a far from positive experience. And so it was this morning. Mr Upton was on the stand for DCC, and he was given a very tough time by Richard Kimblin, KC for … Continue reading Cllr Roger Giles’ report from day 7 of Straitgate Inquiry
STRAITGATE TODAY AT THE APPEAL TUESDAY 11 10 2022 Tuesday morning the appeal hearing resumed (appeals not taking place on Mondays) and the topic continued to be water. Dr Salmon was taken through his evidence by R Kimblin for AI. After an hour J Burton for DCC cross examined Dr Salmon. He asked Dr Salmon when his first involvement with … Continue reading Cllr Roger Giles’ report from day 5 of Straitgate Inquiry
STRAITGATE APPEAL HEARING REPORT THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER Attendance at Thursday`s hearing, as well as the report of proceedings, was minimised by my attendance at a funeral. Dr John Heathcote and Dr Salmon, Aggregate Industries water experts (who had not been present on Wednesday, despite the timetable showing that `Flood risk/drainage`was due to be discussed) were present. Once … Continue reading Cllr Roger Giles’ report from days 3 and 4 of Straitgate Inquiry
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today. I am Cllr Jess Bailey and I am the Devon County Councillor for the Otter Valley which includes Straitgate Farm. I am also the East Devon District Councillor for West Hill and Aylesbeare. I am strongly opposed to the proposed quarry and I hope you … Continue reading My speech at the Straitgate Planning Inquiry
Jess Bailey 