The UK construction activity falls continue. IHS Markit/CIPS UK construction PMI fell in November (45.3), the 7th consecutive fall, at a slower rate than in October (44.2). Falls in all 3 sectors; commercial, civil engineering & housing.#ukconstruction https://t.co/lVjBPFkDHl pic.twitter.com/hh80amOTXm
— Noble Francis (@NobleFrancis) December 3, 2019
Straitgate Farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon was bought in 1965 in the hope it would yield 20 million tonnes of sand & gravel. Straitgate Action Group was formed in 2001 to oppose a quarry due to concerns over water supplies, ancient woodlands, protected species, road safety and more. After finally gaining permission for just 1 million tonnes on appeal, Holcim UK – formerly Aggregate Industries – abandoned its plans in 2025. This blog records the long path to victory.