UK construction companies suffer the biggest plunge in new orders in more than three years after a prolonged slump in housebuilding weighed heavily on the sector https://t.co/HlrsfRKkSd
— Bloomberg (@business) September 6, 2023
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.