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.

Friday 2 August 2024

Sales of sand & gravel down 10% in second quarter, report MPA

PATCHY IMPROVEMENT: Our new figures show a modest overall improvement in the sales of construction #aggregates and #asphalt in Britain for the second quarter of 2024 but #concrete sales are still in the doldrums.

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— Mineral Products Association (@MineralProduct) August 1, 2024

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Friday 2 August 2024

Sales of sand & gravel down 10% in second quarter, report MPA