Colchester: Huge response to phone mast bid
11:20am Thursday 15th January 2009
By Claire Owen
More than 450 people have objected to plans for a mobile phone mast near three schools.
Telefonica O2 has submitted proposals for a 12m mast and base station on the corner of Lexden Road and Norman Way in Colchester - near to St Mary's, Colchester County High School for Girls and St Benedict's College.
As well as concerns over its proximity to the schools, other objectors have protested on the grounds of potential health risks, its size and the impact on the nearby conservation area.
Teresa Fox, teacher and governor at County High, is just one of those who have written to Colchester Council.
She said: “As a school, we are honouring the Stewart Report, which suggests a cautionary approach to siting phone masts near children until long term studies have been carried out.
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http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/countywide/4049481.Colchester__Huge_response_to_phone_mast_bid/
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=school+mast
By Claire Owen
More than 450 people have objected to plans for a mobile phone mast near three schools.
Telefonica O2 has submitted proposals for a 12m mast and base station on the corner of Lexden Road and Norman Way in Colchester - near to St Mary's, Colchester County High School for Girls and St Benedict's College.
As well as concerns over its proximity to the schools, other objectors have protested on the grounds of potential health risks, its size and the impact on the nearby conservation area.
Teresa Fox, teacher and governor at County High, is just one of those who have written to Colchester Council.
She said: “As a school, we are honouring the Stewart Report, which suggests a cautionary approach to siting phone masts near children until long term studies have been carried out.
Read More...
http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/countywide/4049481.Colchester__Huge_response_to_phone_mast_bid/
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=school+mast
rudkla - 15. Jan, 17:26
