Southport residents and businesses are going up against mobile phone giant Vodafone to block plans for a mast in their neighbourhood
Feb 6 2009
by Janine Yaqoob, Southport Visiter
SOUTHPORT residents and businesses are going up against a mobile phone giant in an bid to block plans for a mast in their neighbourhood.
Vodafone Ltd has submitted a planning proposal to build a 12m telecommunications mast on the corner of Manchester Road and Zetland Street.
A 75-signature petition opposing the application has been submitted to Sefton Council ahead of the planning committee meeting on Wednesday.
Reasons cited for objecting the mast include health issues and the “unsightly” appearance of the mast having a negative effect on the area.
Esther Edmondson, who lives on Zetland Street, has signed the petition.
She said: “Many residents on this street and local businesses do not want this mast near our homes and shops.
“Manchester Road is used by many people and this mast would make the area look unattractive.
“We are also worried about the health implications the mast might bring, such as the increased risk of cancer.”
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by Janine Yaqoob, Southport Visiter
SOUTHPORT residents and businesses are going up against a mobile phone giant in an bid to block plans for a mast in their neighbourhood.
Vodafone Ltd has submitted a planning proposal to build a 12m telecommunications mast on the corner of Manchester Road and Zetland Street.
A 75-signature petition opposing the application has been submitted to Sefton Council ahead of the planning committee meeting on Wednesday.
Reasons cited for objecting the mast include health issues and the “unsightly” appearance of the mast having a negative effect on the area.
Esther Edmondson, who lives on Zetland Street, has signed the petition.
She said: “Many residents on this street and local businesses do not want this mast near our homes and shops.
“Manchester Road is used by many people and this mast would make the area look unattractive.
“We are also worried about the health implications the mast might bring, such as the increased risk of cancer.”
Read More...
http://tinyurl.com/cr5muk
rudkla - 6. Feb, 14:05
