DOCSLIB.ORG

West Midlands Interchange Formal Eia Scoping Opinion Request

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Intended for Four Ashes Ltd Date September, 2016 Project Number UK15-22821_Scoping WEST MIDLANDS INTERCHANGE FORMAL EIA SCOPING OPINION REQUEST WEST MIDLANDS INTERCHANGE FORMAL EIA SCOPING OPINION REQUEST Project No. UK15-22821 Issue No. 4 Date 12/09/2016 Made by Rachel Naylor Checked by Matt Royall Approved by Matt Royall Made by: Checked/Approved by: This report has been prepared by Ramboll Environ with all reasonable skill, c are and diligence, and taking account of the Services and the Terms agreed between Ramboll Environ and the Client. This report is confidential to the Client, and Ramboll Environ ac c epts no responsibility whatsoever to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known, unless formally agreed by Ramboll Environ beforehand. Any such party relies upon the report at their own risk. Ramboll Environ disc laims any responsibility to the Client and others in respect of any matters outside the agreed scope of the Services. Version Control Log Revision Date Made by Checked Approved Description by by 1 07/03/2016 RN MR MR First Draft 2 25/07/2016 RN MR MR Second Draft For Team Re- view 3 06/09/2016 RN MR MR Final Draft For Legal Sign-off 4 12/09/16 RN MR MR Final R amboll E nviron A rtillery House 11-19 Artillery Row L ondon SW1P 1RT U nited K ingdom T +44 207 808 1420 www.ramboll-env ir on .c o m Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request West Midlands Interchange CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.2 Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Need for an Environmental Impact Assessment 4 1.3 Request for a Scoping Opinion 5 1.4 Purpose of the EIA Scoping Report 5 1.5 C onsultation Strategy 6 2. SITE DESCRIPTION 7 2.1 Site Location 7 2.2 Site Description 7 2.3 Alternatives Sites 8 3. PROJECT AND DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT 10 3.1 Introduction 10 3.2 West Terminal Option 11 3.3 East Terminal Option 11 3.4 Development Evolution 12 4. PLANNING CONTEXT 13 4.1 Planning History 13 4.2 Legislation and Policy 15 5. EIA PROCESS 18 5.1 Format and Content of the EIA 18 5.2 EIA Approach 19 6. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT SCOPE 22 6.1 Introduction 22 6.2 Agriculture and Soils 23 6.3 Air Quality 26 6.4 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage 31 6.5 Ecology 40 6.6 Ground Conditions 60 6.7 Landscape and Visual 65 6.8 Noise and Vibration 76 6.9 Socio-economics 80 6.10 Transport and Access 97 6.11 Water Environment and Flood Risk 100 6.12 Cumulative Effects 105 7. NON-SIGNIFICANT ISSUES 108 7.2 Waste 108 7.3 Telecommunication Interference 108 7.4 Light Spillage 109 7.5 Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing 110 7.6 Wind Microclimate 110 7.7 Aviation 110 Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request 1 West Midlands Interchange 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.1.1 Four Ashes Limited (hereafter referred to as the ‘Applicant’) intends to make an application (‘Application’) to the Secretary of State (‘SoS’) via the Planning Inspectorate (‘PINS’) for a Development Consent Order (‘DCO’) under the Planning Act 2008 for the development of a new Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (‘SRFI’) and associated warehousing (together, the ‘Proposed Development’) at land located at Four Ashes, Staffordshire (the ‘Site’) (see Figure 1). The Proposed Development is also known as the West Midlands Interchange (‘WMI’). 1.1.2 The Site covers an area of approximately 260 hectares (ha) and falls within the administrative boundary of South Staffordshire Council (‘SSC’). The application redline boundary for the purposes of scoping the Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) is shown in Figure 1, with Figure 2 showing the Site’s location in the wider context. 1.1.3 The Proposed Development comprises the demolition of existing structures and the construction of an intermodal SRFI and associated rail freight warehousing, ancillary buildings and infrastructure. 1.1.4 Ramboll Environ UK Ltd (Ramboll Environ) have been commissioned by the Applicant to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (‘EIA’) for the Proposed Development, in accordance with the requirements of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2009 (as amended) (‘EIA Regulations’) and relevant EIA guidance, including the National Networks National Policy Statement (2014)1. 1 Department for Transport. National Policy Statement for National Networks. December 2014. Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request 2 West Midlands Interchange Figure 1: Scoping Redline Boundary Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request 3 West Midlands Interchange Figure 2: Site Location and Regional Context Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request 4 West Midlands Interchange 1.2 Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Need for an Environmental Impact Assessment 1.2.1 The Proposed Development, as a rail freight interchange, constitutes a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (‘NSIP’) under Sections 14(1)(l) and 26 of the Planning Act 2008. 1.2.2 The Planning Act 2008 defines what projects constitute Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (‘NSIP’). Under Section 14(1)(l) of the Act an NSIP includes a ‘rail freight interchange’. Section 26 of the Act requires that the land on which the proposed ‘rail freight interchange’ will be situated must be in England and must be at least 60 hectares in area. In addition, the rail freight interchange must: • be capable of handling consignments of goods from more than one consignor and to more than one consignee; • be capable of handling at least 4 trains per day; • be part of the rail network in England; • include warehouses to which goods can be delivered from the railway network in England either directly or by means of another form of transport. 1.2.3 The Proposed Development fulfils all the requirements set out above and, accordingly, is a NSIP. 1.2.4 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that identifies the likely significant environmental impacts (both beneficial and adverse) of a proposed development and aims to prevent, reduce and offset any potential significant adverse environmental effects. EIA is required for certain developments under the EIA Regulations. Some NSIPs always require EIA (defined by the EIA Regulations under Schedule 1), others only require EIA if they are likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue of their nature, size or location (defined by the EIA Regulations under Schedule 2). 1.2.5 In this instance, the Applicant is undertaking an EIA (in accordance with the EIA Regulations) under paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 because of the characteristics, location and potential impact of the Proposed Development, to ensure that any potentially significant effects of the development on the environment are considered and where appropriate, mitigated. Therefore, in accordance with Regulation 6(1) of the EIA Regulations, the Applicant has notified the Secretary of State, by the letter addressed to the Secretary of State that accompanies this request for a Scoping Opinion that it intends to undertake an EIA as part of the DCO application for the Proposed Development. In accordance with Regulation 4(2)(a) of the EIA Regulations, the Proposed Development will be determined as EIA development and will comply with the requirements of the EIA process set out in the EIA Regulations. 1.2.6 The findings of the assessment will be presented in a single document called an Environmental Statement (‘ES’). The ES will be a clear and concise assessment of the environmental impacts associated with demolition, construction, operation and decommissioning of the Proposed Development – including direct, indirect, secondary and cumulative short, medium and long term, permanent, temporary, beneficial and adverse effects. Formal EIA Scoping Opinion Request 5 West Midlands Interchange 1.2.7 The purpose of the ES is to inform the SoS, statutory consultees, non-statutory consultees and the public about the Proposed Development, allowing consultees and the public to provide feedback, and enabling PINS and the SoS to take into account all relevant environmental information when making a determination of the Application. 1.2.8 The EIA Regulations specify the scope of information to be included in the ES and the involvement of environmental regulatory bodies in the process. In addition to the consultation with regulatory bodies, the participation of non-statutory organisations is also important. 1.3 Request for a Scoping Opinion 1.3.1 This document comprises a request by the Applicant for the SoS to adopt a Scoping Opinion to confirm the information to be provided within the ES. This request is made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Regulation 8 of the EIA Regulations and relevant Planning Inspectorate Advice Notes. 1.4 Purpose of the EIA Scoping Report 1.4.1 The purpose of this EIA Scoping Report (the ‘Report’) is to seek to agree with the SoS the proposed scope and approach to be adopted for the EIA, and to facilitate wider consultation with statutory consultees and key stakeholders likely to have an interest in the Proposed Development. 1.4.2 In line with PINS guidance, this Report includes the following: • a plan sufficient to identify the land i.e. the Site; • a brief description of the nature and purpose of the Proposed Development and of its possible effects on the environment (topic-by-topic); • an outline of the main reasons why the Site was chosen and some information on the evolution of the design (alternatives that were considered and the reasons for selecting a preferred option will be addressed within the EIA, as the scheme has not yet been fixed); • results of desktop and baseline studies
Recommended publications
  • Walsall Tour Notes 1993

    Walsall Tour Notes 1993

    Walsall Tour Notes 1993 The West Midlands Group organised a walk that followed the Wyrley & Essington Canal from Walsall to Sneyd and used the newly re-opened passenger route from Bloxwich North to visit Churchbridge Railway interchange basin and the now demolished South Staffordshire Railway House near there, These notes reflect a time prior to the railway privatisation, when Regional Railways had charge of local services and Intercity operated the express trains in this region. Members from the East Midlands, West Midlands and North West groups attended. Lunch was arranged at the public house built beside the infilled locks at Sneyd. Tour leader ; Ray Shill. Index 2 – 18 Morning Walk 19 – 30 Afternoon Walk 31 – 34 Images of Walk Area 1 2 3 The walk begins at Walsall Station and the group assembles in the Saddler Centre. It is a modern brick and concrete structure, a product of 1970's architecture. Many will probably remember the old station, its wooden circular booking hall and frontage to Park Street. Some may even recall the transition, in 1978, when the old booking office was demolished to leave a gaping hole above the tracks below. In this period the station entrance was effected from Station Street across a temporary footbridge to an equally temporary booking office on the island platform. Then there was only one passenger service. Electric units, usually 304s, trundled from New Street to Walsall and back. Their diagram's might have involved exotic places such as Bletchley or Manchester, but for Walsall folk the train only went to Birmingham. If they wanted anywhere else it was simply change at Brummagen.
  • Open Space Strategy 2014 - 2028

    Open Space Strategy 2014 - 2028

    Open Space Strategy 2014 - 2028 Foreword Councillor Robert McCardle Cabinet Member Planning and Business Enterprise I am pleased to introduce the second Open Space Strategy for South Staffordshire. It aims to build on the successes from the previous strategy and looks at future ways to provide the open spaces that the district’s residents and visitors deserve. Open spaces provide essential facilities for all kinds of recreational activity, aid people’s health and wellbeing, assist in supporting the economy, mitigate the impacts of climate change and are part of the solution to flooding. In short, they are vitally important in creating sustainable places and sustainable communities as well as providing a wealth of other environmental benefits. It is therefore necessary to ensure that open space considerations form part of the Council’s strategic planning work. We have recently completed a major piece of work on the provision of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. That work is complementary to this Open Space Strategy and, together they will contribute to a Supplementary Planning Document on Open Space, Sport and Recreation that supports policies in the Local Plan. Only by careful strategic planning can we make sure that existing open spaces are safeguarded and enhanced and that new sites are provided through the development management process. We have set an ambitious but achievable set of challenges that will be met through the implementation of this strategy. Over the course of the next 15 years, we will meet these challenges and deliver the vision for open spaces in South Staffordshire. 1 Foreword Councillor Mrs Mary Bond Cabinet Member Community Services Open spaces are one of the most visible services the Council provides.
  • Core Strategy December 2012

    Core Strategy December 2012

    Core Strategy December 2012 Further information can be found at www.sstaffs.gov.uk A Local Plan for South Staffordshire Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted 11th December 2012 South Staffordshire Council Contents Page Structure of Strategic Objectives, Core and Development Policies i 1. Introduction 1 2. A Spatial Portrait of South Staffordshire 13 3. Issues and Challenges facing South Staffordshire 21 4. Vision for South Staffordshire 29 5. Strategic Objectives 37 6. The Spatial Strategy 41 7. Environmental Quality 65 8. Housing 107 9. Economic Vibrancy 127 10. Community Safety 171 11. Health and Wellbeing 175 12. Children and Young People 183 Appendices Appendix 1 – Delivery and Monitoring Framework 185 Appendix 2 – Saved Policies replaced by the Core Strategy 197 Appendix 3 – Sustainable Community Strategy Themes and Spatial Issues 203 Appendix 4 – Housing Supply and Trajectory 205 Appendix 5 – Parking Standards 207 Appendix 6 – Space About Dwelling Standards 215 Appendix 7 – Glossary 221 Maps Page 1. Regional Context Map 13 2. South Staffordshire District in Context 19 3. Locality Structure 28 4. Key Diagram 44 5. Settlement Hierarchy 48 6. Key Diagram Locality Area 1 53 7. Key Diagram Locality Area 2 53 8. Key Diagram Locality Area 3 54 9. Key Diagram Locality Area 4 54 10. Key Diagram Locality Area 5 55 11. Locations with Renewable Energy Potential 87 12. South Staffordshire College (Rodbaston) 141 13. Wolverhampton (Halfpenny Green) Airport 167 South Staffordshire Local Plan Structure of Strategic Objectives, Core and Development Policies The Spatial Strategy Strategic Objective 1 To protect and maintain the Green Belt and Open Countryside in order to sustain the distinctive character of South Staffordshire.
  • Cut Both Ways

    Cut Both Ways

    CUTCUT BOTHBOTH WAYSWAYS Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Issue No. 100 Summer 2019 ay Wha eeth rf L tr Lichfield td S Heart of the Coventry Canal . TEL:01543 414808 MOBILE:0782 4848444 FAX:01543 414770 www.streethaywharf.co.uk 7-DAY CALL OUT SERVICE GEN SETS FITTED DIESEL AND SOLID FUEL STOVES FITTED BOTTOM BLACKING REPAINTING AND SIGNWRITING NEW BOATS FULL & PART FIT-OUT SUPPLIED ALL MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL WORK FULL CHANDLERY STRETCHING AND REBOTTOMING GAS SAFE. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ALL STEEL WORK AND TANKS Support the boat yard on the “Lichfield Ring” Boat Transport, England, Europe Cranage Arranged Site Surveys Complete Service for DIY Repairs Boat Hire Boat Fitting Diesel Pump Out Mooring Boat Sales Laundry Trent & Mersey Canal V.A.T No. 133609427 Chairman’s Column We are celebrating two huge achievements in this edition of Cut Both Ways: Our 100th Edition thay Whar Being awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service: a genuine honour which ee f L reflects that we have the most amazingly dedicated volunteers one could ever imagine r t having and they tackle the very diverse activities which make LHCRT one of the t d foremost and most successful Canal Restoration groups in the country. S . Our editorial team had the great idea to select articles from the previous 99 editions, and you will see their selection in the following pages. Overall they exemplify how, over the Trust’s 31 years existence it has consistently faced and overcome challenges, gone from strength to strength and acquired and transformed derelict land into beautiful havens for people, for wildlife and eventually for boaters and thus also economic advantages through tourism.
  • Cannock Chase District Council Halcrow Group Limited

    Cannock Chase District Council Halcrow Group Limited

    Cannock Chase District Council Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Local Development Framework Volume 1 April 2008 Halcrow Group Limited Cannock Chase District Council Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Local Development Framework Volume 1 April 2008 Halcrow Group Limited Halcrow Group Limited Lyndon House 62 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 8PE Tel +44 (0)121 4562345 Fax +44 (0)121 4561569 www.halcrow.com Halcrow Group Limited has prepared this report in accordance with the instructions of their client, Cannock Chase District Council, for their sole and specific use. Any other persons who use any information contained herein do so at their own risk. © Halcrow Group Limited 2008 Cannock Chase District Council Strategic Flood Risk Assessment for Local Development Framework Volume I Contents Amendment Record This report has been issued and amended as follows: Issue Revision Description Date Signed 1 0 Draft Report May 07 JP 1 A Draft Report with EA Dec 07 JP comments 2 0 Final Report April 08 JP Contents 1 Executive Summary 1 2 Introduction 2 2.1 Terms of Reference 2 2.2 Study Objectives 2 2.3 Study Deliverables 3 2.4 Outcomes of the SFRA Process 4 2.5 The Sequential Test 4 2.6 The Exception Test 5 2.7 SFRA Context 6 2.8 Cannock Chase District Study Area 7 2.9 Hydrology and Geology 8 3 Planning Context 13 3.1 Introduction 13 3.2 Planning Policy Framework 13 3.3 National Planning Policy 14 3.4 Regional Planning Policy 15 3.5 Local Planning Policy 17 4 Study Methodology 18 4.1 Technical Background 19 4.2 Flood Zones 19 4.3 Environment
  • Lichfield Canal Water Supply Study 2016

    Lichfield Canal Water Supply Study 2016

    Lichfield Canal Water Supply Study – Stage B Lichfield Canal Water Supply Study – Stage B Prepared for WCL Quarries Ltd Quarries House 2 Cobbett Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3GL Report reference: 63918R2, July 2016 Report status: Final Confidential Prepared by ESI Ltd New Zealand House,160 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FD, UK Tel +44(0)1743 276100 Fax +44 (0)1743 248600 email [email protected] Registered office: New Zealand House, 160 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FD. Registered in England and Wales, number 3212832 Lichfield Canal Water Supply Study – Stage B This report has been prepared by ESI Ltd. (ESI) in its professional capacity as soil and groundwater specialists, with reasonable skill, care and diligence within the agreed scope and terms of contract and taking account of the manpower and resources devoted to it by agreement with its client, and is provided by ESI solely for the internal use of its client. In respect of this report the financing client is WCL. The client / user group for this report is The Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust (LHCRT). The advice and opinions in this report should be read and relied on only in the context of the report as a whole, taking account of the terms of reference agreed with the client. The findings are based on the information made available to ESI at the date of the report (and will have been assumed to be correct) and on current UK standards, codes, technology and practices as at that time. They do not purport to include any manner of legal advice or opinion.
  • Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Volume 1 - Report June 2014

    Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Volume 1 - Report June 2014

    South Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Lichfield & Stafford Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Volume 1 - Report June 2014 Quality Management Job No CS069598 Title South Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Lichfield & Stafford Level 1 SFRA Update Location South Staffordshire Council Document Ref N/A Issue / Revision Final (Version 2) Date 19th June 2014 Prepared by Jane Tingay Signature (for file) Checked by Louise Tattersall Signature (for file) Authorised by Steve Thompsett Signature (for file) Revision Status Rev Date Issue / Purpose/ Comment Prepared Checked Authorised Draft 28/02/2014 Issue draft for comment JT LT ST Final 30/04/2014 Final JT LT ST Final 19/06/2014 Final (Version 2) JT - ST This document and related appendices have been updated on behalf of South Staffordshire, Cannock Chase Council, Lichfield District Council & Stafford Borough Council by: Quays Office Park, Conference Avenue, Portishead, BS20 7LZ. Tel 01275 840 840 www.capita.co.uk Contents GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................... 10 1.2 SFRA AIMS .............................................................................................................................................
  • Restoration of the Lichfield Canal Environmental Report

    Restoration of the Lichfield Canal Environmental Report

    A Report on The Potential Impacts, Environmental Benefits and Disbenefits of The Restoration of the Lichfield Canal for Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust February 2000 by Ed Sharkey Associates 49 Meadow Rise Barton under Needwood Burton uponTrent Staffs. DE13 8DT Tel/Fax:01283 713124 Mob: 0973 151820 E-mail: [email protected] Version 1.4 Ed Sharkey Associates Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants Restoration of the Lichfield Canal Environmental Report Contents: Page 1. Introduction 1 2. Consultation 1 3 The Wyrley & Essington Canal 3.1 History 1 3.2 Route Description 2 4 Scheme Proposals 4.1 Objectives 4 4.2 The IWAAC Report 4 4.3 Overall Restoration Proposals 5 5 Environmental Issues 5.1 Community 6 5.2 Landownership and Landuse 9 5.3 Landscape 9 5.4 Geology and Soils 10 5.5 Ecology 10 5.6 Water 12 5.7 Air 15 5.8 Climate 15 5.9 Material Assets 16 5.10 Cultural Heritage 16 5.11 Other 17 6 Summary of Probable Impacts, Environmental Benefits & Disbenefits 17 7 Mitigation Measures Required 7.1 BW Environmental Code of Practice 19 7.2 Environmental Action Plan 19 8 Additional Enhancement Possibilities 8.1 Biodiversity Action Plans 19 8.2 Habitat Creation 20 9 Further Appraisal and Consultation 20 10 Summary 22 11 Conclusions 24 Restoration of the Lichfield Canal Environmental Report 1. Introduction 1.1 Ed Sharkey Associates has been commissioned by the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust (The Trust) to prepare an environmental report outlining the potential impacts and environmental benefits and disbenefits of a restoration of the Lichfield Canal from Ogley Junction, near Brownhills to Huddlesford Junction, east of Lichfield.
  • The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

    The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

    The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Issue No. 75 - Spring 2013 High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Mrs Sarah Elsom DL, accompanied by Cllr Ken Humphreys, Chairman of Lichfield District Council ceremonially plant a Swedish Birch tree in Darnford Park, as a tribute to the volunteers past and present (3-April-2013). HAY WHAR EET F L TR LICHFIELD TD S Heart of the Coventry Canal . TEL:01543 414808 MOBILE:0782 4848444 FAX:01543 414770 www.streethaywharf.co.uk 7-DAY CALL OUT SERVICE GEN SETS FITTED DIESEL AND SOLID FUEL STOVES FITTED BOTTOM BLACKING REPAINTING AND SIGNWRITING NEW BOATS FULL & PART FIT-OUT SUPPLIED ALL MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL WORK FULL CHANDLERY STRETCHING AND REBOTTOMING GAS SAFE. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ALL STEEL WORK AND TANKS Support the boat yard on the “Lichfield Ring” Boat Transport, England, Europe Cranage Arranged Site Surveys Complete Service for DIY Repairs Boat Hire Boat Fitting Diesel Pump Out Mooring Boat Sales Laundry Trent & Mersey Canal V.A.T No. 133609427 CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN Y H Membership of the Staffordshire Waterways Group opens up L&H to a considerable THA W ARF range of information about our fellow canal restorers. We are certainly not alone EE L in the county in undertaking a multi-million pound restoration project. We can now R T share our expertise and experiences bringing the realisation that we have so much T D in common. L&H is a senior player in this waterways team as we approach our silver S . anniversary but in every case the scenario is the same.
  • The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

    The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust

    The Magazine of the Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Issue No. 80 - Summer 2014 Terry Brown placing a brick in the “Moody” inlet, which forms part of the access to a future “water activity hub” and winding hole, 5-Jul-14 (see page 20) HAY WHAR EET F L TR LICHFIELD TD S Heart of the Coventry Canal . TEL:01543 414808 MOBILE:0782 4848444 FAX:01543 414770 www.streethaywharf.co.uk 7-DAY CALL OUT SERVICE GEN SETS FITTED DIESEL AND SOLID FUEL STOVES FITTED BOTTOM BLACKING REPAINTING AND SIGNWRITING NEW BOATS FULL & PART FIT-OUT SUPPLIED ALL MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL WORK FULL CHANDLERY STRETCHING AND REBOTTOMING GAS SAFE. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ALL STEEL WORK AND TANKS Support the boat yard on the “Lichfield Ring” Boat Transport, England, Europe Cranage Arranged Site Surveys Complete Service for DIY Repairs Boat Hire Boat Fitting Diesel Pump Out Mooring Boat Sales Laundry Trent & Mersey Canal V.A.T No. 133609427 CHAIRMAN’S COLUMN The AGM has come and gone for another year. It was well-attended and exuded a very positive atmosphere. Our finances are on a sound footing while the reports from HAY WHAR individual Directors were confident and forward-looking. The comments from John ET F Bryan concerning volunteering were challenging and I will return to this theme later. RE LT We enjoyed an illustrated talk from Brian Nelson, Vice-Chairman of the Shrewsbury T D and Newport scheme which showed that we all face similar challenges, not least on S . the financial front. The Park View Centre in Brownhills is an excellent venue both in the facilities it offers and because it stands on the cusp of both our canals.
  • 2017 Nov-Dec

    2017 Nov-Dec

    GRAND TRUNK Painting the four original posts that were found under rubbish in one of the arches by Dallow Lane Lock, before replacing them through Burton. It is – by courtesy of BW – in the workshops at Fradley. Rob Davies in the centre, with son Andrew watching him to the right. Another great T&M character - Billy Bird – is on the left. (See obituary p.8) Photo by Waterway Images November/December 2017 www.trentandmerseycanalsociety.org.uk Chairman’s Bit I am pleased to report that our Cheshire Locks working party (run jointly with IWA North Staffs and South Cheshire) has successfully “branched out”. As well as continuing to repaint Church Locks, they recently took part in a 5-day offside vegetation clearance project from Hardings Wood Junction to below Wheelock. Many overhanging branches were cut back, so hopefully the way ahead will now be clearer (and a bit more visible) for boaters. As mentioned last issue, we are now taking “Christmas” orders for calendars by post along with orders for clothing, hats and bags. See details on the next page of this issue. However, even better, why not come along to our next talk and buy one there without the cost of postage. If you can’t make it to a talk, they will also be available at our Christmas Meal on December 1st. See page 17 for full details of the menu, closing date for orders, etc. Why not come along and tackle one of Margaret’s famous quizzes? On a sadder note, this issue contains the obituary of Rob Davies.
  • Cannock Chase Council

    Cannock Chase Council

    CANNOCK CHASE COUNCIL CANNOCK CHASE LOCAL PLAN (Part 2) – SITE ALLOCATIONS HATHERTON CANAL RESTORATION DUTY TO CO-OPERATE MEETING WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2017, 2.00pm, WESTERN SPRINGS RM, CANNOCK PRESENT: John Morgan – Planning Policy, CCDC (Chair) Clare Eggington – Planning Policy Manager, CCDC Matthew Hardy – Planning Policy, CCDC Paul Rigby – Planning Policy, South Staffordshire Council Sarah Matile – Planning Policy, Lichfield DC Heidi Hollins – Planning Policy, Lichfield DC Mike Smith – Planning Policy Manager, Walsall Council Antony Muller – Natural England Ian Dickinson – Canal & River Trust Bob Williams – LHCRT Peter Buck – LHCRT Luke Walker - LHCRT APOLOGIES: Jane Field – Environment Agency 1. Introduction 1.1 CCDC welcomed everybody to the meeting. As the Local Plan (Part 2) Site Allocations consultations ended on 27 March, it was considered appropriate to meet to discuss issues raised and clarify any outstanding matters. 2. Duty to co-operate 2.2 CCDC explained that under the Localism Act, local authorities are required to engage constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis as part of their development plan preparation process on strategic and cross boundary issues. This meeting had therefore been convened under the ‘duty to co-operate’ requirement. 3. Cannock Chase Local Plan (Part 2) Site Allocations 3.1 CCDC had circulated the responses received on the recent Site Allocations, 1 Issues and Options consultation, as they related to the Hatherton Canal. It was proposed to submit the plan for Examination in early 2018. Following adoption of Part 2, a review of the Local Plan as a whole would be triggered to address a series of issues which it would not be possible to deal with at this stage.