1:27pm Wednesday 10th February 2010
IT was encouraging to see a handful of local county councillors at the CHAIN (Cheshire anti-incinerator Network) public meeting, the subject matter being the Tata/Brunner Mond proposals to build a waste incinerator in our town.
Unfortunately, as they are all members of planning committees, apart from one, they were not able to comment on people’s serious concerns regarding these proposals.
Clr Terry Birtwistle, who represents Northwich East and Shakerley ward, seemed to give a glimmer of hope for local residents. He signed the CHAIN petition, and encouraged residents of his ward to make their views known to him.
So, if we deduct the 30 members of the planning committees and Clr Birtwistle, where are our other elected representatives, and how long do they think they can keep their heads buried in the sand?
At the next elections I’m sure residents will acknowledge Clr Birtwistle’s support. I’m not too sure about the fortunes of those who turned a deaf ear.
SUE STATHAM Wincham
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