Death knell for Western Link bid as roads minister launches attack on County Hall
A minister has accused Norfolk County Council of "failing its constituents" over the Norwich Western Link, amid the death knell for the…
Norfolk CC ignored warnings, wasted £56M of public funds, and failed to plan a viable Plan B for the Western Link.
Blaming bats & Natural England is deflection. We demand accountability & resignations. Norfolk deserves better—enough is enough.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2497154...
05.03.2025 09:05
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Death knell for Western Link bid as roads minister launches attack on County Hall
A minister has accused Norfolk County Council of "failing its constituents" over the Norwich Western Link, amid the death knell for the…
Norfolk CC ignored warnings, wasted £56M of public funds, and failed to plan a viable Plan B for the Western Link.
Blaming bats & Natural England is deflection. We demand accountability & resignations. Norfolk deserves better—enough is enough.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2497154...
05.03.2025 09:05
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Pressure mounts over future of multi-million-pound road and rail schemes
A new dossier making the case for millions of pounds to be committed to two major Norfolk road schemes has been sent to the government.
Norfolk deserves better. With NWL planning withdrawn & likely binned, it’s time to move past outdated, costly road schemes. David Pett says, “Transport East's road focus is naive & dated. Norfolk needs sustainable, integrated transport for real growth. #StopWensumLink
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2496141...
28.02.2025 13:57
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Traffic issues in Norfolk aren't just west of Norwich—they impact us all. We need a county-wide plan that improves all roads, boosts public transport, and aligns transport with planning. Let's prioritise fair, sustainable solutions for everyone. #NorfolkTransport #BetterPlanning
26.02.2025 09:23
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Traffic issues in Norfolk aren't just west of Norwich—they impact us all. We need a county-wide plan that improves all roads, boosts public transport, and aligns transport with planning. Let's prioritise fair, sustainable solutions for everyone. #NorfolkTransport #BetterPlanning
26.02.2025 09:23
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Talks with government over fate of beleaguered Norwich Western Link road begin
Talks have started between Norfolk County Council and the government about the future of the beleaguered £274m Norwich Western Link road.
We call for a Plan B to tackle congestion west of Norwich—one that prioritises economic sense & environmental care. Protecting the River Wensum SAC & species like barbastelle bats must be central. Let's rethink, reset, & find smarter, sustainable solutions.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2494871...
23.02.2025 21:23
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Talks with government over fate of beleaguered Norwich Western Link road begin
Talks have started between Norfolk County Council and the government about the future of the beleaguered £274m Norwich Western Link road.
We call for a Plan B to tackle congestion west of Norwich—one that prioritises economic sense & environmental care. Protecting the River Wensum SAC & species like barbastelle bats must be central. Let's rethink, reset, & find smarter, sustainable solutions.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2494871...
23.02.2025 21:23
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Great sense here www.facebook.com/reel/1150485... from @steffanaquarone.bsky.social
We need very different leadership in Norfolk & Suffolk, or devolution will only keep those who made the mess in power
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19.02.2025 14:37
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Dualling A47 Easton To North Tuddenham
YouTube video by Jay Hatton
youtu.be/JPKdo2wDQ9A?...
The damage caused by this road construction is tragic, but it’s nothing compared to the destruction the Norwich Western Link would bring—devastating trees, countryside, River Wensum SAC and wildlife. Once lost, nature doesn’t come back. #StopNWLink #SaveOurEnvironment
19.02.2025 17:10
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I stand with John Allaway too - Billig should be barred from public office. Utterly unfit
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18.02.2025 12:26
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Further reasons for RESIGNATIONS as Norfolk CC take a budget risk with over £30m when the odds are very much stacked against the Govt agreeing the NWL road
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@jamierussell.bsky.social
Hair already blazing on fire ... (read article👇)
18.02.2025 15:08
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We stand with John Allaway in exposing NCC’s failures on the NWL project. Flawed surveys, negligence, and deceit have destroyed trust. We demand Cllr. Mason Billig resign immediately. #StopWensumLink #Accountability #EnvironmentalProtection
18.02.2025 10:29
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We stand with John Allaway in exposing NCC’s failures on the NWL project. Flawed surveys, negligence, and deceit have destroyed trust. We demand Cllr. Mason Billig resign immediately. #StopWensumLink #Accountability #EnvironmentalProtection
18.02.2025 10:29
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Norfolk County Council blaming bats for the NWL fiasco is absurd. This project failed due to mismanagement, zero economic justification, and reckless environmental harm. Taxpayers deserve accountability, not excuses. Norfolk needs leadership that prioritizes people, sustainability, and transparency.
05.02.2025 10:59
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Prime Minister says regulation getting in the way of major developments
Today the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that “Nuclear plants, trainlines and windfarms will be built quicker thanks to changes to the rules to stop blockers getting in the way of the gov...
The Prime minister saying that newts and bats cannot be allowed to get in the way of providing the housing, roads and hospitals that this country needs shows a fundamental failure to understand the problems with the planning system and how they originate from austerity.
cieem.net/prime-minist...
23.01.2025 13:00
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Norfolk CC falsely blames Natural England for #WesternLink delays. FACT: Mary Creagh's letter proves NE warned for YEARS about the damage to wildlife & poor surveys. The failure? Council’s mismanagement. We demand an inquiry & Cllr Billig's resignation. #StopWensumLink
23.01.2025 09:27
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Legal challenges to UK infrastructure projects to be blocked in push for growth
Keir Starmer hopes his plan to ‘take the brakes off Britain’ will send a message to business to build more
More planning nonsense from the government.
- people have a democratic right to a say about land use change
- this will lead to worse outcomes environmentally & ecologically
- endless economic growth is a dubious goal in a world where we are hitting limits
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
23.01.2025 07:54
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Norfolk CC falsely blames Natural England for #WesternLink delays. FACT: Mary Creagh's letter proves NE warned for YEARS about the damage to wildlife & poor surveys. The failure? Council’s mismanagement. We demand an inquiry & Cllr Billig's resignation. #StopWensumLink
23.01.2025 09:27
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Western Link demise: 'Victory for unelected quango' or 'defeat for vanity project?'
Critics claim County Hall's withdrawal of plans for the Norwich Western Link is the "final nail in the coffin" - and could cost taxpayers'…
Calling Jerome Mayhew MP out Natural England is not an “unelected quango.” It’s a govt body upholding laws passed to protect wildlife & habitats. Undermining environmental safeguards for quick infrastructure gains is reckless,not progress.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2487317...
22.01.2025 08:47
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Western Link demise: 'Victory for unelected quango' or 'defeat for vanity project?'
Critics claim County Hall's withdrawal of plans for the Norwich Western Link is the "final nail in the coffin" - and could cost taxpayers'…
Calling Jerome Mayhew MP out Natural England is not an “unelected quango.” It’s a govt body upholding laws passed to protect wildlife & habitats. Undermining environmental safeguards for quick infrastructure gains is reckless,not progress.
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2487317...
22.01.2025 08:47
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Some good news on an otherwise bleak day. I’ve been campaigning in various ways for about six years, maybe more, against this road. It has, at times, been exhausting, but I have also found purpose through it and met the most inspiring people. It’s probably not over yet, but for now, some relief!
21.01.2025 20:31
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The council like to claim they were blindsided by Natural England last year over the Barbastelle Bats, but they have been warned for years, by a variety of experts, concerned landowners, and Natural England.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
21.01.2025 20:38
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At last! The cost implications would be huge if Norfolk County Council presses on with this project. A new planning application would mean more surveys and cost. This project should never have reached planning stage to begin with!
21.01.2025 12:38
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This is very good news. Another major set back for this destructive project.
Many reasons (climate, cost) why it should not proceed.
Most of all a rare and small species has been protected in a unique environment against almost inevitable local extinction.
Long live the barbastelle bat
21.01.2025 12:50
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Great news! Norfolk County Council has withdrawn the Norwich Western Link planning application! 🎉 David Pett says, “A victory for our environment & a greener Norfolk. We urge the council to focus on sustainable solutions.” 🌿 #StopWensumLink #ProtectNature #SustainableFuture
21.01.2025 12:04
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