Residents in battle over phone mast
rudkla - 2. Feb, 17:16
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Freitag, 2. Februar 2007
Pre-schools within 300m of phone mast bid site
STRONG objections have been lodged against a proposed mobile phone mast less than 300 metres from seven Rustington nurseries, playchools and toddler groups.
Primary and secondary schools have to be consulted by mobile networks when masts are planned nearby, but it appears that none of the nurseries and other groups have been informed about the proposed site, at the junction of The Street and Woodlands Avenue.
Rustington Parish Council has highlighted the closeness of the pre-school facilities in a letter to Arun District Council, opposing the O2 mast.
Yesterday (Wednesday), Arun councillors were being recommended to object to the 15m tall structure, resembling a telegraph pole, on the grounds that it would be a "prominent and obtrusive feature".
Adrian Fielding, co-owner with his wife, Gemma, of the Early Bird Nursery School in Woodlands Avenue, which has 60 younger children on its books, said of the mast: "We don't want it there. It's completely the wrong place. If schools for older children are consulted about masts, then it should be the same for pre-schools, but we haven't been consulted."
And Sim Dendy, of Arun Community Church, which runs the Playcentre nursery in The Street, which takes 45 children, said the church was concerned about the proposed mast and would be finding out more information, with a view to writing to Arun.
In its objection, the parish council lists both pre-school facilities, along with Riverslea Nursery and Noah's Ark toddlers' group, both meeting in the parish church hall, The Street, and the Tiddlers, Mod Mums and Rascals groups, all based in the Methodist church hall in Claigmar Road.
The parish council also raised concerns that the mast would be close to a public seat and a café with outside seating, and the equipment cabinet for the mast could block drivers' views, making a highway hazard.
01 February 2007
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http://www.littlehamptontoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=467&ArticleID=2013235
Primary and secondary schools have to be consulted by mobile networks when masts are planned nearby, but it appears that none of the nurseries and other groups have been informed about the proposed site, at the junction of The Street and Woodlands Avenue.
Rustington Parish Council has highlighted the closeness of the pre-school facilities in a letter to Arun District Council, opposing the O2 mast.
Yesterday (Wednesday), Arun councillors were being recommended to object to the 15m tall structure, resembling a telegraph pole, on the grounds that it would be a "prominent and obtrusive feature".
Adrian Fielding, co-owner with his wife, Gemma, of the Early Bird Nursery School in Woodlands Avenue, which has 60 younger children on its books, said of the mast: "We don't want it there. It's completely the wrong place. If schools for older children are consulted about masts, then it should be the same for pre-schools, but we haven't been consulted."
And Sim Dendy, of Arun Community Church, which runs the Playcentre nursery in The Street, which takes 45 children, said the church was concerned about the proposed mast and would be finding out more information, with a view to writing to Arun.
In its objection, the parish council lists both pre-school facilities, along with Riverslea Nursery and Noah's Ark toddlers' group, both meeting in the parish church hall, The Street, and the Tiddlers, Mod Mums and Rascals groups, all based in the Methodist church hall in Claigmar Road.
The parish council also raised concerns that the mast would be close to a public seat and a café with outside seating, and the equipment cabinet for the mast could block drivers' views, making a highway hazard.
01 February 2007
All rights reserved © 2007 Johnston Press Digital Publishing.
http://www.littlehamptontoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=467&ArticleID=2013235
rudkla - 2. Feb, 15:29
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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http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=687&ArticleID=2017693
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
rudkla - 2. Feb, 14:07
Row is brewing over phone mast scheme
By Graham Poucher
OSSETT councillors are calling on residents to block plans for a mobile phone mast – earmarked for a site close to a primary school.
Wakefield Council has received an application from T-Mobile (UK) Ltd to place a telegraph pole-style mast on land at Royds Mill, Leeds Road, around 150 metres from Gawthorpe J&I School and nursery.
But councillors are worried about the potential effects of the 10m-high pole and antenna.
Coun Elizabeth Knowles said: “Considering that the council does not permit any masts on any of their buildings, including schools, I think they should listen to people’s calls for this mast not to go ahead so close to Gawthorpe J&I School.”
Coun Alec Metcalf added: “They couldn’t have chosen a worse place. Many of the local residents are very concerned about it and I know the school isn’t too happy either.
“I am urging people to write to the council and object to this proposal.”
A spokesperson for T-Mobile (UK) Ltd said: “This is a carefully planned and sensitively designed project. We have had discussions with the local authority and explored alternative options.
“We have written to the nearest school and the local councillor, but have yet to hear anything. The consultation on this site is of course on-going and we would welcome further discussions.”
Sue Vickerman, headteacher at Gawthorpe J&I School, added: “The school is very concerned about the close proximity of the proposed structure.”
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http://www.wakefieldtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2016886&SectionID=704
OSSETT councillors are calling on residents to block plans for a mobile phone mast – earmarked for a site close to a primary school.
Wakefield Council has received an application from T-Mobile (UK) Ltd to place a telegraph pole-style mast on land at Royds Mill, Leeds Road, around 150 metres from Gawthorpe J&I School and nursery.
But councillors are worried about the potential effects of the 10m-high pole and antenna.
Coun Elizabeth Knowles said: “Considering that the council does not permit any masts on any of their buildings, including schools, I think they should listen to people’s calls for this mast not to go ahead so close to Gawthorpe J&I School.”
Coun Alec Metcalf added: “They couldn’t have chosen a worse place. Many of the local residents are very concerned about it and I know the school isn’t too happy either.
“I am urging people to write to the council and object to this proposal.”
A spokesperson for T-Mobile (UK) Ltd said: “This is a carefully planned and sensitively designed project. We have had discussions with the local authority and explored alternative options.
“We have written to the nearest school and the local councillor, but have yet to hear anything. The consultation on this site is of course on-going and we would welcome further discussions.”
Sue Vickerman, headteacher at Gawthorpe J&I School, added: “The school is very concerned about the close proximity of the proposed structure.”
All rights reserved ©2007 Johnston Press Digital Publishing
http://www.wakefieldtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2016886&SectionID=704
rudkla - 2. Feb, 14:02
Donnerstag, 1. Februar 2007
Campaigners delighted as phone mast vanishes
By Daniel Knowles
Neighbours Karen Kelly, left, and Kath Shoesmith are overjoyed as the phone mast is moved away from their homes.
PHONE mast campaigners are finally claiming victory after mobile company workers turned up to remove the pole blighting their lives.
The O2 phone mast was removed from Akers Way yesterday morning after a two-year battle.
Resident Karen Kelly, who lives in Manor Crescent with her husband, security guard Stephen, 48, son Morgan, 14, and daughter Summer, 10, said she was "ecstatic" to see the pole, which was a stone's throw from her home, come down.
"It's brilliant," housewife Mrs Kelly, 49, said. "I have been waiting nearly two years for this.
"Thanks to the Adver for all their help in the past.
"Also thanks for the tireless efforts of ex-councillor Derique Montaut and MP Michael Wills to get this mast removed.
"It's the best news I've had in two years."
The phone mast went up in Akers Way in March 2005.
Ever since, residents of Manor Crescent have been concerned about possible health dangers from the communications pole.
Morgan suffers from alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss and can weaken the immune system, and Mrs Kelly had feared that the mast could have an effect on him.
"They started the groundwork on the mast even before the planning application was approved," Mrs Kelly said.
"It was placed just 45 metres from my home.
"They should not be placed in residential areas.
"We all thought we were being used in some biological experiment because nobody knows the effects of these masts.
"My biggest concern was my young son with autoimmune disease.
"I'm so happy to have thing gone from outside my house."
In July 2005, the Adver reported O2 had accepted an alternative site for the mast in Akers Way.
The group from Moredon had been left disappointed in May that year when Swindon Council's decision to find a new site for the O2 mast fell on deaf ears with the mobile phone company rejecting the spot.
But in July, a meeting between O2, then local councillor Derique Montaut and the council's principal planning officer proved successful.
The company will move the mast to the other side of Akers Way - 40m further away from the houses in Manor Crescent, which face on to it.
Mrs Kelly had rallied her neighbours to fight the mast, gathering a 300-strong petition.
James Stevenson, community relations officer for O2, said the firm had decided to compromise and put the mast 40 meters back, on the other side of the road.
But Mr Stevenson denied the mast, which went up in March, had been put in the wrong place originally.
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http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.1161446.0.campaigners_delighted_as_phone_mast_vanishes.php
Neighbours Karen Kelly, left, and Kath Shoesmith are overjoyed as the phone mast is moved away from their homes.
PHONE mast campaigners are finally claiming victory after mobile company workers turned up to remove the pole blighting their lives.
The O2 phone mast was removed from Akers Way yesterday morning after a two-year battle.
Resident Karen Kelly, who lives in Manor Crescent with her husband, security guard Stephen, 48, son Morgan, 14, and daughter Summer, 10, said she was "ecstatic" to see the pole, which was a stone's throw from her home, come down.
"It's brilliant," housewife Mrs Kelly, 49, said. "I have been waiting nearly two years for this.
"Thanks to the Adver for all their help in the past.
"Also thanks for the tireless efforts of ex-councillor Derique Montaut and MP Michael Wills to get this mast removed.
"It's the best news I've had in two years."
The phone mast went up in Akers Way in March 2005.
Ever since, residents of Manor Crescent have been concerned about possible health dangers from the communications pole.
Morgan suffers from alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss and can weaken the immune system, and Mrs Kelly had feared that the mast could have an effect on him.
"They started the groundwork on the mast even before the planning application was approved," Mrs Kelly said.
"It was placed just 45 metres from my home.
"They should not be placed in residential areas.
"We all thought we were being used in some biological experiment because nobody knows the effects of these masts.
"My biggest concern was my young son with autoimmune disease.
"I'm so happy to have thing gone from outside my house."
In July 2005, the Adver reported O2 had accepted an alternative site for the mast in Akers Way.
The group from Moredon had been left disappointed in May that year when Swindon Council's decision to find a new site for the O2 mast fell on deaf ears with the mobile phone company rejecting the spot.
But in July, a meeting between O2, then local councillor Derique Montaut and the council's principal planning officer proved successful.
The company will move the mast to the other side of Akers Way - 40m further away from the houses in Manor Crescent, which face on to it.
Mrs Kelly had rallied her neighbours to fight the mast, gathering a 300-strong petition.
James Stevenson, community relations officer for O2, said the firm had decided to compromise and put the mast 40 meters back, on the other side of the road.
But Mr Stevenson denied the mast, which went up in March, had been put in the wrong place originally.
© Copyright 2001-2007 Newsquest Media Group
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.1161446.0.campaigners_delighted_as_phone_mast_vanishes.php
rudkla - 1. Feb, 17:15
Cell phone radiation must drop
The government must toughen laws monitoring the levels of electromagnetic radiation produced by mobile phones after studies found that long-term use of cell phones can fragment DNA, scientists said yesterday.
Constantinos Triantafylidis, a genetics professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, said that allowable SAR (Special Absorption Rate) levels in Greece should be 10 times lower than they currently are.
The SAR measures how a mobile phone can cause cell damage and also determines the quantity of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body.
“In Greece the allowable limit for SAR exposure is 2W/Kgr but it has been proven that even 1.3 W/Kgr can fragment DNA. As a result and based on recent findings, we are obliged to lower the limits,” said Triantafylidis.
Experts recommended that SAR levels be shown clearly on phone labels in a bid to provide users with more thorough information on the radiation’s effects.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100015_31/01/2007_79533
Informant: Martin Weatherall
Constantinos Triantafylidis, a genetics professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, said that allowable SAR (Special Absorption Rate) levels in Greece should be 10 times lower than they currently are.
The SAR measures how a mobile phone can cause cell damage and also determines the quantity of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body.
“In Greece the allowable limit for SAR exposure is 2W/Kgr but it has been proven that even 1.3 W/Kgr can fragment DNA. As a result and based on recent findings, we are obliged to lower the limits,” said Triantafylidis.
Experts recommended that SAR levels be shown clearly on phone labels in a bid to provide users with more thorough information on the radiation’s effects.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100015_31/01/2007_79533
Informant: Martin Weatherall
rudkla - 1. Feb, 13:40
