Straitgate Action Group

In 1965, Straitgate Farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon was bought by ECC Quarries in the hope it would yield 20 million tonnes of sand & gravel. In 2001, Straitgate Action Group was formed to oppose the development and its potential harm to water supplies, ancient wetland habitats, protected species and much more. In 2023, Aggregate Industries – owned by Swiss giant Holcim – was finally granted permission to quarry just 1 million tonnes following a public inquiry. This blog records the story.

Wednesday 1 April 2020

‘65% of UK’s construction value shut down’

65% of UK’s #construction value shut down

Coronavirus-related delays have hit projects across the UK with a total construction value of £104bn, according to analysts.https://t.co/0oAcgrxrlx @CNplus
— Construct UK (@_ConstructUK) March 31, 2020

Materials shortages causing site shutdowns https://t.co/dluuKqtqtb pic.twitter.com/uzsRguqOpX
— Construction Manager (@ConstructMgrMag) March 31, 2020

Our Government and HS2 need to listen to Dr Hugh Montgomery's words and stop work on ALL construction sites now. 'This is criminal' and contravenes all #NHS guidelines . How can HS2 be deemed ‘essential’ at this point in time . Go home - be safe . https://t.co/TEf5t8XTKU
— Chris Packham (@ChrisGPackham) March 30, 2020

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Wednesday 1 April 2020

‘65% of UK’s construction value shut down’