Court threat for mobile giant
A DETERMINED protester has threatened county court action against mobile phone giant 02 if it does not reverse its plans to site a mast near Drayton School.
Mary Jenvey of Powys Grove, Banbury, told the company in an angry letter this week that "campaigners will not accept this decision" to site the mast on Oxfordshire County Council-owned land next to Trinity Close close to Drayton School and Drayton Playgroup.
When the plans were first announced last June Mrs Jenvey and other parents spoke of their fears for children's safety, especially in relation to cancer.
Now Mrs Jenvey said she will turn to Banbury County Court if the mast, started in October, is completed by the company.
"We will look to our rights contained in a Code 17 of the Electronic Communication Code to apply to the county court for removal of the mast," she said.
"I know this has been successful in some cases and should the need arise we will give due consideration as to whether it is appropriate to seek the intervention of the courts.
"If this proves to be unsuccessful we will apply to the Lands Tribunal to gain compensation for the devaluation of our properties."
Mrs Jenvey has now formed a group called BATMAN (Banbury Against Telephone Masts Action Network).
02 February 2007
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Mary Jenvey of Powys Grove, Banbury, told the company in an angry letter this week that "campaigners will not accept this decision" to site the mast on Oxfordshire County Council-owned land next to Trinity Close close to Drayton School and Drayton Playgroup.
When the plans were first announced last June Mrs Jenvey and other parents spoke of their fears for children's safety, especially in relation to cancer.
Now Mrs Jenvey said she will turn to Banbury County Court if the mast, started in October, is completed by the company.
"We will look to our rights contained in a Code 17 of the Electronic Communication Code to apply to the county court for removal of the mast," she said.
"I know this has been successful in some cases and should the need arise we will give due consideration as to whether it is appropriate to seek the intervention of the courts.
"If this proves to be unsuccessful we will apply to the Lands Tribunal to gain compensation for the devaluation of our properties."
Mrs Jenvey has now formed a group called BATMAN (Banbury Against Telephone Masts Action Network).
02 February 2007
All rights reserved © 2007 Johnston Press Digital Publishing.
http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=687&ArticleID=2017693
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