http://www.richardwilson.me.uk/2009/01/17/concrete-factory-pushes-on/ Councillor for Stroud Green Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:56:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.richardwilson.me.uk/2009/01/17/concrete-factory-pushes-on/comment-page-1/#comment-3632 Alicia Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:17:31 +0000 http://www.richardwilson.me.uk/?p=111#comment-3632 Re. the concrete factory, the announcement of the UK planning inspectorate's overriding approval was delayed back when it was originally supposed to be given. At the very same time that it was due to be published, the John Prescott adultery affair broke news in the press. If I'm not mistaken, John Prescott was head of the UK planning inspectorate at that time. It would not surprise me in the least if it were a personal favour of Prescott to have sanctioned the concrete factory, and to have had the intention to allow it way back, despite the various hearings and opposition. This would go a long way to explaining the concrete company representative's notably bored, dismissive and arrogant demeanour at the hearings. Prescott has pushed through other monstrous projects despite opposition, including in protected areas of outstanding beauty. I cannot help wondering what was his reward? – certainly not in heaven! Read these quotes for a general idea: 1. John Prescott was criticised yesterday for ignoring residents' wishes and over-ruling a planning inspector by giving permission for two huge residential tower blocks on the Thames at Chelsea. 2. The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) and Animal Aid have launched a High Court challenge to the decision by First Secretary of State John Prescott to allow a massive primate research laboratory to be built in the Cambridgeshire green belt. The appeal descibes Prescott's decision as perverse, unreasonable and unfair. 3. When he granted permission for the (Brighton football) stadium, Mr Prescott took the unusual step of overruling the advice of two planning inspectors who advised that permission should not be given. Say no more! Re. the concrete factory, the announcement of the UK planning inspectorate’s overriding approval was delayed back when it was originally supposed to be given. At the very same time that it was due to be published, the John Prescott adultery affair broke news in the press. If I’m not mistaken, John Prescott was head of the UK planning inspectorate at that time. It would not surprise me in the least if it were a personal favour of Prescott to have sanctioned the concrete factory, and to have had the intention to allow it way back, despite the various hearings and opposition. This would go a long way to explaining the concrete company representative’s notably bored, dismissive and arrogant demeanour at the hearings. Prescott has pushed through other monstrous projects despite opposition, including in protected areas of outstanding beauty. I cannot help wondering what was his reward? – certainly not in heaven! Read these quotes for a general idea: 1. John Prescott was criticised yesterday for ignoring residents’ wishes and over-ruling a planning inspector by giving permission for two huge residential tower blocks on the Thames at Chelsea. 2. The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) and Animal Aid have launched a High Court challenge to the decision by First Secretary of State John Prescott to allow a massive primate research laboratory to be built in the Cambridgeshire green belt. The appeal descibes Prescott’s decision as perverse, unreasonable and unfair. 3. When he granted permission for the (Brighton football) stadium, Mr Prescott took the unusual step of overruling the advice of two planning inspectors who advised that permission should not be given. Say no more!

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