Higginbottom says "NO" to Incinerator

Residents are furious about plans for an Incinerator on Sheepbridge Lane in Dunston. Paul Holmes MP, County Cllr Mark Higginbottom and local Lib Dem Councillors have all, repeatedly, made it publicly clear that they oppose the application for the incinerator in Dunston.

Mark immediately delivered much of Dunston and Linacre to inform the residents of the planned Incinerator after Labour-run Derbyshire County Council failed to inform all residents about the plans.

On 26th January 2009 Chesterfield Borough Council's Planning Committee unanimously recommended rejection of the proposal. However ultimate responsibility for the processing of the application is down to Labour - run Derbyshire County Council.

Lib Dem Cllr Mark Higginbottom is committed to raising the concerns of local residents at full meetings of Councillors at Matlock and will keep residents up to date with any developments on the application.

Labour have now said any decision will have to wait until at least late summer. Angry local residents want to know why they have to wait until after the County Elections? What do Labour have to hide? Cllr Mark Higginbottom said, "This means yet more uncertainty for local residents and businesses. There is clearly local anger with Labour-run Derbyshire County Council.

Contrast their approach to that of Chesterfield Borough Council which sent a clear 'No' about this proposal to County Hall.

Mark will continue to press the County Council to say 'No' to this Incinerator!