Decision expected on Gravel extraction at Chilton.

On Wednesday Babergh's Development Committee will be consulted once again with regard to Brett Aggregates's application to the County Council to extract gravel and undertake various industrial activities in Chilton.

Colin will once again speak out to try to ensure that Babergh maintains its opposition to the plan, which is ecologically unsound and completely inappropriate given the traffic problems on the A134.

Unfortunately, owing to the fact that I have a meeting of the Strategy Committee at Babergh, I will not be able to go to the County Council on Thursday when the application is to be heard. Colin, as County Councillor, will have three minutes to make his case. Representatives from Chilton and Newton Parish Councils are also likely to speak against the plans.

I will report back as soon as I am able to get in touch with those who were able to attend; probably on Friday.