Mum leads campaign against mobile phone pole
11 August 2006
A CAMPAIGNING mum is leading the fight against plans to put up a 12-metre-high mobile phone mast on her street.
Claire Barker, 32, who has four young children, collected 215 signatures opposing the t-mobile mast destined for the junction of Becontree Avenue and Bennett's Castle Lane, in Dagenham.
She says the mast, which will go up near an old people's home and three schools, is not just a health hazard, it could also increase traffic accidents.
Claire is also concerned for the well-being of her elderly neighbour, who suffers from leukaemia.
She said: "When I received the bad news a couple of weeks ago I was furious. I made up a petition for the shops and visited neighbours with my seven-year-old daughter, Paige.
"What I find shocking is that half of the people I petitioned hadn't even received a letter. It is terrible, considering this issue affects a lot of old people and children."
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A CAMPAIGNING mum is leading the fight against plans to put up a 12-metre-high mobile phone mast on her street.
Claire Barker, 32, who has four young children, collected 215 signatures opposing the t-mobile mast destined for the junction of Becontree Avenue and Bennett's Castle Lane, in Dagenham.
She says the mast, which will go up near an old people's home and three schools, is not just a health hazard, it could also increase traffic accidents.
Claire is also concerned for the well-being of her elderly neighbour, who suffers from leukaemia.
She said: "When I received the bad news a couple of weeks ago I was furious. I made up a petition for the shops and visited neighbours with my seven-year-old daughter, Paige.
"What I find shocking is that half of the people I petitioned hadn't even received a letter. It is terrible, considering this issue affects a lot of old people and children."
SEE PRINT EDITION FOR FULL STORY
Copyright © 2006 Archant Regional. All rights reserved.
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rudkla - 11. Aug, 15:54
