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Date: Sat, 05 Jul 1997 13:47:55 +0100
From: Earth First
To: roadalert@gn.apc.org
Subject: Action Update - June email edition
Grimsby A16
The Peaks Parkway project is a planned 5km diversion of the A16 through
Grimsby. For much of its course the road will follow the line of the old
Grimsby-Louth railway. Several groups have formed to oppose the building of
this road on various grounds: the road is routed along an important section
of green belt and recreational space, it will take in part of the site of an
Iron Age village, it will divide two schools from their catchment areas and
it will run through a densely populated residential area causing the
compulsory purchase of homes and gardens. Traffic patterns around Grimsby
have changed dramatically since the road was first proposed over 20 years ago
and the planned development is now being described as obselete, before it is
even built.
Over the last few weeks local residents have initiated peaceful
protests on the site, including holding parties and jumping in and out of
the contractor, Birse's, compound. Protestors have also marched through the
city centre bearing a coffin containing a tree. To date campaigners have
had 9 arrests for obstruction and aggravated trespass and 3 school children
have been charged with a criminal offence for trying to stop the destruction
of trees, hedgerows and wildlife.
Help is needed - camping space is available and about 20 of the houses on
route are lying empty. All are welcome to the campaigners' Solstice Party.
For further info contact STROPP (Stop the Road on Peaks Parnham) 01472 278845.
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