Now, according to this article, the residents – who are concerned that toxic silica dust from a proposed quarry just 300 metres from their homes could pose a significant public health threat – have stepped up their fight, and have raised £15,000 in less than two weeks through GoFundMe and other donations to cover legal and professional fees. As one of the campaigners put it:
There is no question that this is testament to the strength of concern our residents have and their determination to stop this Quarry which will otherwise permanently scar this 'Barford Valley' and risk permanent scarring of residents lungs.
