New inquiry into tram extension
A NEW public inquiry will be held after Rushcliffe Borough Council objected to the compulsory purchase of land for the tram extension to Clifton.
The council is concerned about the loss of wildlife on the proposed Net Phase Two route, which runs along the former railway embankment at Wilford.
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Members are also unhappy at the loss of amenity and the value of the open spaces they have been offered in exchange.
The original inquiry – which ran from November to January – is also due to be reopened to hear new claims that the area planned for the Clifton Park and Ride had been designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).
Barton-in-Fabis Parish Council made the claim to the Secretary of State, citing the presence of large numbers of golden plover.
However, the Notts Biological and Geographical Record Centre has since confirmed it has never been a SINC and under the current criteria would not qualify.
The inquiries, which will run back to back, begin at 10am on Tuesday, October 7, at Notts County football ground in Meadow Lane.
They will be chaired by Robert Baker, who has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport, Communities and Local Government.
For the full story see tomorrow's Evening Post.
4 Comments
by George, Clifton
Wednesday, October 08 2008, 10:00AM
“Because no-one has ever claimed the tram will entirely replace the motor car. Just make it a lot easier for a lot of people.
Second point is totally ridiculous and not worthy of an answer.”
by Mr B J Mann, Nottingham
Monday, September 08 2008, 2:48PM
“Errrmmmmmm, NBW, so how come today's news incudes a report on volunteers who drive people who can't use pulic transport and another on a woman who was stabbed walking home as she would have to wait 30 minutes for a tram?!?!?!?”
by NBW, Hucknall
Thursday, September 04 2008, 9:18PM
“GP, Clifton..... I entirely agree with you. If only they could realise, what the tram has to offer !.
Using it frequently, personally I think it is the most efficient and reliable form of public transport in Nottinghamshire.
Finally, one wonders if their concerns for the environment, is the real reason for not wanting the tram. I dont believe that it is!.”
by GP, Clifton
Thursday, September 04 2008, 8:28PM
“Just get on and build it and stop messing about!”