CONSTRUCTION SLUMP: #Housing-led construction slump hits mineral product sales hard - the latest MPA industry sales survey reveals a 2nd consecutive annual drop in volumes of heavy-side #buildingmaterials.
— Mineral Products Association (@MineralProduct) February 5, 2024
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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.