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30 August 2006

CONCERN has been raised by residents of plans to install a mobile phone mast inside a historic listed church tower.

The Church of All Hallows, Church Lane, Tottenham, is undertaking a public consultation on proposals to place a mobile phone mast inside the church tower.

But Matthew Bradby, chairman of Tottenham Civic Society, was cautious about the plans for the Grade II* listed building.

He said: "The Parochial Church Council and others involved in making this decision must make absolutely sure that the historic fabric and appearance of the church tower is not compromised by the proposed work, and must satisfy themselves that there are no health and safety risks posed to local residents and schools."

The church could afford to make essential repair work on the gutters and flooring if the mast is installed.

The applicants have assured the public that it would not alter the outer appearance of the tower in any way.

Members of the public have until September 14 to respond to the plan, by QS4 Ltd on behalf of Vodaphone.

They should send their comments, with reference number A06535, to john.horsley@qs4.com or by post to John Horsley, QS4 Ltd, Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 0LX.

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DOMINIC CHESSUM

30 August 2006 14:35

Angry families have vowed to fight plans to put up a mobile phone mast near their homes and a popular park.

Mobile phone operator 3 is consulting schools and ward councillors on proposals for a 15-metre mono-pole at the corner of Parmenter Road and South Park Avenue, in Norwich.

The site is only metres away from Eaton Park and is close to four schools and a community centre.

The phone company is expected to submit a full application to Norwich City Council after the pre-application consultation is over on September 12.

But nearby families, who found out about the proposals after ward councillor Judith Lubbock posted letters through their doors, have vowed to oppose any application.

Betty Nichols of Sotherton Road has drawn up the petition with her husband George and they have already collected more than 80 signatures.

She said: "We will fight this all the way until they find a better place for this.

"Everyone I have talked to is really angry. They think it is unfair to put it so close to their homes - one woman even knocked on our door and asked to sign the petition.

"There is a park close by and we have all the children at the school down the road and there's not enough information as to the health risks.

"We will collect all the signatures and take them to the council so its officers can see how we all feel."

Mother-of-four Tracey Thorndyke, lives on Parmenter Road, very close to where the mast would be situated.

She said: "We are all against it. There is such a debate going on about the health and safety of them and it is not really needed - 3 should put it elsewhere.

"I am worried for the safety of my children and it could cause a decrease in the value of our property."

William Comery, corporate affairs manager for South East Ericsson, the company installing the mast on behalf of 3, said: "We have contacted four schools and the three ward councillors during the pre-application consultation.

"That will be completed on September 12 and will then go through the council's public consultation process.

"There is a lack of coverage in this particular area and we looked at eight possible sights. This was the most appropriate.

"There has been a lot of research into health and mobile phones. Most recent was a World Health Organisation Report which came out in May. It concluded that there were no adverse short or long term health risks."

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Are you worried about a mobile phone mast application in your area? Contact Dominic Chessum on 01603 772428
or e-mail dominic.chessum@archant.co.uk

OPPOSITION is growing amongst Artane residents to the erection of a mobile phone mast on a site on Harmonstown Road. However, Vodafone Ireland PLC has moved to reassure one local resident recovering from cancer that the mast will not affect her health.

Noreen Downes, who lives opposite the proposed mast site, told Northside People she had to undergo nine serious facial operations when she was diagnosed with cancer three years ago.

“I spent four months in St James’s Hospital and lost an eye and a large part of my mouth due to cancer,” said Ms Downes.

“Of course I have worries about a mobile phone mast going up here. The jury is still very much out when it comes to determining if these masts are actually harmful to people’s health.

“I have genuine concerns as I feel I’m possibly that bit more vulnerable.”

Ms Downes said she first heard of the intention to erect a mast some weeks ago and immediately objected to Dublin City Council.

“I posted off my objection and I believe several other residents have done the same,” she said.

“Life hasn’t been easy since my operations and I live alone here.

“I still have to attend hospital with regard to my health but I intend to live a peaceful life here.

“I don’t need any extra worries and I don’t care if that upsets mobile phone operators.”

Olivia Dobbs, a spokesperson for Vodafone, moved to allay Ms Downes’ fears.

Ms Dobbs told Northside People that the mobile phone industry is one of the most regulated in the world today.

“The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that the Electro Magnetic Fields (EMF), which emanate from the masts, pose no danger to people’s health,” said Ms Dobbs.

“While I do appreciate that if someone is ill, any change they may experience in their immediate environment could possibly cause stress. This is certainly not what Vodafone is about.

“However, we know that the science and the research that has been done on EMF points to the same conclusion – that there are no proven adverse health effects.

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“I would be more than happy to talk personally to Ms Downes to reassure her or to send her out some information that she may find useful.”

Ms Dobbs pointed out that while Vodafone had applied for planning permission for a new mast at Harmonstown Road, they also intend to remove a mast from another site in the area, as it is not delivering the service required.

“This site is not delivering to our customers’ needs, so we are replacing it with the new one; it’s not like we are actually adding a new site to the area,” she said.

Another resident, Derek Quinn, who lives on Brookwood Rise, three doors from the proposed site for the new mast, said his concerns over the mast were mainly issues surrounding health.

“However, I also find the masts that are currently in position ugly to look at,” said Mr Quinn.

“I find these masts visually unpleasant and obtrusive and they can clearly be seen from my back garden.”

Cllr Sean Kenny (Lab) called for a special meeting of the North Central Area Committee with regard to the Vodafone planning application.

This meeting took place last week and was addressed by Dublin City Council planners.

Several residents from the Harmonstown Road area also attended.
Cllr Kenny said: “The granting of this new permission would bring the total number of masts to four in a relatively small area.

“This cluster of masts is close to residential housing at Harmonstown Road, Brookwood Rise, and Ennafort Road.”

Cllr Kenny is calling on the Minister for the Environment, Dick Roche, to review the operation of the Planning and Development Regulations in relation to mobile phone masts.

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By Nione Meakin

Protesters in Rose Hill make known their views about a proposed mast last year

Neighbours in Rose Hill, Oxford, have vowed for a third time to fight T-Mobile's plans to put a 10ft phone mast on a green space.

The company was last year refused permission for the mast at the junction of Courtland Road and Rose Hill and an appeal against the city council's decision was also thrown out.

Now it has made another application for permission to site a mast on the spot. Instead of the original green monopole, the mast will look like a telegraph pole and cabinets will be hidden by shrubs.

But resident Alex Tucker, who was involved in last year's campaign against the mast, said neighbours still did not want it in Rose Hill and would launch a new fight.

She added: "This is an area of regeneration where planners and developers are trying to improve the look of the neighbourhood.

"The King of Prussia site is due for redevelopment shortly and when finished, it will greatly enhance the Rose Hill area. The introduction of unsightly clutter on a small green that already has its fair share would be detrimental."

Fellow campaigner Susie Goldacre said: "It would be a step backwards to use the green as a dumping ground for a phone company's commercial hardware. The community intends to protect the neighbourhood and promote improvement."

Gordon Simmons, of T-Mobile, said: "Although an earlier application was refused, the need for network coverage in this part of Oxford remains and the new application addresses the issues raised by planners and the inspector with regard to the earlier application.

"As one of five licensed 3G operators in the UK, we are currently developing our network to deliver new data services to customers and we are required to reach 80 per cent of the population by the end of 2007. This site is intended to provide access to those services in this part of Oxford."

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RESIDENTS at Low Stanners in Morpeth have won their battle to prevent a four-storey telephone mast from overshadowing their homes.

Mobile phone giant O2 hoped to erect the 20-metre pole with three antennas at Wellway Garage.

The mast, which would have stood metres from the River Wansbeck, has been rejected by Castle Morpeth Council's planners.

Nearby homeowners at Staithes Lane sent a 40-signature petition to the authority's development services committee to oppose the structure.

They claimed that the mast, four times taller than the garage itself, would become a health hazard for local children.

Isobel Pringle, of Staithes Lane, said at the meeting: "The residents of Low Stanners do not want a 73feet high telephone mast on their doorsteps.

"Some are worried that the value of their homes will drop and we are all concerned because there is still a huge question mark over how these things affect your health.

"And there are no complaints about signals on mobile phones from people who live here so I don't see why this mast is necessary."

She added: "We live amidst trees and rivers, that's Morpeth's motto.

"How can a giant telephone mast next to the river fit into the Government-funded Castles, Woods and Water project?"

Committee member Coun Edward Trevelyan said: "This is a very simple application for us. It is against planning guidelines and would impact on the local area. It must be refused."

An identical application from 02 for a 20-metre pole at Bridge Street was rejected by borough planners earlier this year.

Planning officers will now work with the company to find suitable sites outside the town centre.

Hugh Edmundson, head of the development services department, said: "So far 02 has targeted the town centre which is going to be unsuccessful but there may be more suitable, elevated sites in the outskirts of Morpeth."

Officer Mike McCourt added: "The company has now exhausted all possible sites in the town but still has an obligation to provide its customers with network coverage."

Councillors voted unanimously to reject 02's proposals.

28 August 2006

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Aug 25 2006

By Clare Hickie,

The Chronicle

A PROTEST against plans to build a giant mobile phone mast in a town centre has been lodged by councillors.

Telephone company O2 are applying to put a 50ft (15 metre) mast on a pavement at the bottom of Pen-y-Maes road, Holywell.

The proposals, sparked outrage among residents and councillors when the mobile phone company consulted them in April.

Despite public opposition O2 have filed an official planning application with Flintshire County Council and say emissions from the mast will be safe.

As the plans were submitted during the summer recess Holywell mayor Karin Davies and town clerk Astley Jones have sent a letter protesting on the town council's behalf.

It states: 'The council wish to make the strongest possible objection to this application as the proposed location is totally unacceptable.'

The Pen-y-Maes site is surrounded by houses, close to town centre shops and the community hospital, next to a car park and part of the town's conservation area.

Concerns are also raised in the letter over fears for pupils in nearby primary and secondary schools.

An O2 spokeswoman said after receiving concerns from Holywell council they visited the site to explain why it is best in terms of signal coverage and to minimise any environmental impact.

'We would like to reassure Holywell residents these are low power radio transmitters and the World Health Organisation stated it is unlikely there will be any health issues regarding mobile phone masts,' she said.

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'The emissions will be hundreds of times lower than from a mobile phone. The mast is a considerable investment to ensure our customers have good ongoing service in the area.'

A Flintshire county council spokesman confirmed the plans are being considered.

'The formal consultation period closed on August 18,' he said.

'It has not yet been decided whether the application will go before the planning committee.' clare.hickie@cheshirenews.co.uk

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Baffled Cubbington motorists have been experiencing strange goings-on with their cars over the past week and everyone is at a loss as to what or who is causing the problems. Since Saturday morning neighbours in Broadway have been unable to lock their cars using their electronic key fobs when they have been parked within 20 yards of their homes.

Diagnostic tests at garages, discussions with manufacturers, call - outs by the RAC and searches for large aerials and CB radios in the village have all drawn a blank.

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The affected cars are different makes and models and owned by people living five homes apart. Both families have not had any problems with their cars before the weekend's events.

Car owner Stuart Davis said: "We first thought it was the batteries running low on the key fob. Then we called the RAC and then we thought we would take it into Toyota. They examined the car and couldn't find anything wrong with it.

"We have parked it in various places in the village and there was no problem. So we moved it along our road a metre at a time and we moved in to one of the parking areas in Broadway and it locked there. But as soon as we parked any closer to the house it wouldn't lock.

"We are totally baffled by it. I asked people at work for their opinions and they said the only thing that could do that would be radio waves because they would work on the same frequency as a key fob.

"It has been suggested it could be a mobile phone mast - the only one we have is at the bottom of the village."

Mr Davis' wife Tracy is also at a loss to what is causing the problems, but suggests a mobile mast owned by Three close to Cross Lane could have some affect.

She added: "I work for an IT department and my first thought was it could be because of a cordless network. But I have spoken to my colleagues and they said it couldn't be because the frequency is too low. A colleague of mine had similar problems at an old house and that was from a mobile phone mast.

"Residents have put a petition together twice against another mast outside the Rugby Tavern and I have signed both of them. It is the only thing around here of a similar frequency that could have affected it. We have asked our neighbours whether they had CB radios which they haven't and we have been looking for large aerials but it is all happening in the space of five houses and our neighbours have experienced the same problems.

A spokesman speaking on behalf of Three explained that no changes had been made to its Cross Lane mast during the last week.

He said: "In terms of the mast we have on New Manor Farm, just past Cross Lane, it operates on radio frequencies and there have been no upgrades or updates - so we can rule out the mast.

"There can be things that affect it such as radio equipment or taxi firm radios - it could be a whole host of things."

A spokesman for the RAC explained that the breakdown service had come across incidents like this across the country.

He said: "When there is a particularly strong frequency it could mask the transmission, so it couldn't work.

"All car key fobs should be robust enough to withstand any legal external frequencies, as part of certain regulations.

"Sometimes it could be a pirate radio station that can affect them.

"When our patrols do come across situations like this they are asked to report it so we can include it on a map of the country, so we can see what is going on."

25 August 2006

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The relentless proliferation of microwave wireless technology in Brighton really worries me.

The latest of thousands of independant scientific papers showing widespread health damage from this technology - a study of "the worst type of brain tumors" by research team Hardell et al - is analysed by Lloyd Morgan, a director of the US central brain tumour registry (see http://www.powerwatch.org.uk ).

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The study examined 905 cases of such brain tumors in subjects aged 20 to 80, and diagnosed between 1997 and 2003, with 2162 controls.

The teams' previous 12 studies found increased risks from wireless (Mobile, Analog and DECT) phones.

He continues: "The survival statistics for these tumors are very grim (e.g., one year survival is 29%) and the devastating effects, even if there is survival, can be heartbreaking including loss of physical, emotional and mental abilities".

The study found the risk increased by an average of 25% below 1000 hours of phone use, to 130, 270 and 490% for 2 - 3000 hours for DECT, Cell and Analog phones respectively, and by 20% (all types) for 1 - 5 years use, to 80% (DECT), 140% (Analog) and 180% (Mobile) after 10 years.

Morgan states: "The most troubling aspect of the Hardell et al. study is that of the early latency times it is demonstrating with regards to cellphone exposure."

"It is well known that the time from exposure to a carcinogen to the diagnosis of a tumor takes decades (25 to 40 years), yet we are seeing an increased risk of brain cancer for as short as 1 to 5 years... Could the implication be then, that what we are seeing is actually the tail of a 25 to year latency time distribution?"

I am reminded of the words of Dr Leif Salford, head of a major study into cell phone use in Sweden in the late 1990s, who said "Brain damage from intensive cell phone use is a probability rather than a possibility".

With researchers worldwide warning particularly against cell phone use by under 16s, I see a very grim future for todays' children.

(My letter)


and Alisdairs:

Following recent reports in your paper about mobile phones and base stations, readers may like to be reminded of current UK Government and Department of Health advice regarding children and mobile phones. This was first stated in 2000 and reconfirmed in 2005 with an updated leaflet. It reads:

"... the widespread use of mobile phones by children (under the age of16) should be discouraged for non-essential calls. In the light of this recommendation the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) strongly advise that where children and young people do use mobile phones, they should be encouraged to use mobile phones for essential purposes only and keep all calls short - talking for long periods prolongs exposure and should be discouraged. The UK CMOs recommend that if parents want to avoid their children being subject to any possible risk that might be identified in the future, the way to do so is to exercise their choice not to let their children use mobile phones."

So the Government have legally protected the State and passed the reponsibility for young people under 16 having and using a mobile phone on to their parents.

If the children later develop serious neurological problems or brain cancer, it will have been the parents' who allowed and helped it to happen, against official advice.

All parents and grandparents should be made aware of this.


Best

Gary