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Public Inquiry - FINAL SUBMISSIONS

Posted Mon, 11/21/2011 - 09:18 by james

The 18th and final day of the Cogges Link Road Public Inquiry will be on Wednesday November 30th 2011, starting at 10.00am at The Methodist Church Hall, Witney.

The day will commence with Non-Statutory Objectors submissions, followed by the Statutory Objectors (Mawle Trustees) submission and finishing off with OCC's submission.

This promises to be an interesting day, with all the facts and arguments covered in a single day.

We are keen to attract as many people as possible to attend and show the Inspector that the people of Witney really do NOT want this road built!

Date: 
November 21, 2011

Summary Map

Posted Mon, 09/26/2011 - 18:41 by james

Download a pdf map showing the Cogges Link Road and the Shores Green alternative.

Date: 
September 26, 2011
link: 
Map of Shores Green and CLR

Public Inquiry - Daily Update Wednesday

Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 18:25 by james

A couple of photos from the local media. The serious faces were looking a lot happier on Tuesday morning thanks to all your support.

Many thanks to all those who made the effort to turn out to Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, YOUR efforts have got the venue changed to a far more sensible location where the people of Witney can partake far more easily. Please can you help spread the word regarding the new venue by telling all your friends & neighbours and encouraging them to come along to show their support, even if it is for the odd half hour throughout the hearing days. We have to show the Inspector and Oxfordshire County Council that the people of Witney do not want the Cogges Link Road.

We will be sending out a daily summary of proceedings for those folk that cannot take time off from their work to attend in person. If you are on twitter please follow @witneyfirst for live updates or search for #clr.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible tomorrow morning – the press will be there again, so as much support as possible please.

THURSDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER

THE METHODIST CHURCH, HIGH STREET, WITNEY

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND COME ALONG – EVEN IF ITS JUST FOR A SHORT TIME – STARTS at 10:00, due to finish 17:00 daily

 

 

Date: 
September 21, 2011

Cogges Link Road Inquiry Postponed until Thursday 22nd

Posted Wed, 09/21/2011 - 08:18 by james

 

After a totally farcical morning where the Public Inquiry was adjourned on 3 occasions, firstly because the PA system was not working, followed by the second adjournment as they could not get the general public into the totally inadequate room (seating capacity for only 55 members of the public) and as there was in excess of 150 Witney residents, there was standing room only, and on the 3rd occasion Mr Stephen Roscoe, the inquiry inspector reconvened only to announce the Public Inquiry would be postponed until

10:00 THURSDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, THE METHODIST CHURCH, HIGH STREET, WITNEY.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND COME ALONG – EVEN IF ITS JUST FOR A SHORT TIME – STARTS @ 10:00, due to finish 17:00 daily

 

Date: 
September 21, 2011

Cogges Link Road - the final push

Posted Sun, 08/21/2011 - 06:31 by james

 

We are looking for anybody who is prepared to HELP in what will be the final stage of our campaign to stop them building the Cogges Link Road.

 

The Public Inquiry into the Compulsory Purchase of Land  for the building of the Cogges Link Road is due to commence on the 20th September for 2 weeks, TUESDAY through FRIDAY each week. We are looking for people to help with the following:

DOWNLOAD our new poster, petition and young peoples' petition.

  • Knock on doors and ask people to sign our petition
  • Encourage youngsters to sign their own young peoples' petition
  • Stand in the shopping areas asking people to sign the petition
  • If you know any shopkeeper / pub landlord etc well enough to ask them would they be willing to have a petition on the premises available for people to sign
  • If any of your friends and neighbours would be willing to assist with the petition and or distribute leaflets
  • Encourage your friends and neighbours to attend the public inquiry – it is EXTREMELY important for us to get as many people there ESPECIALLY on the first day – TUESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER

Please return all completed petition sheets to Abby Tyre, Two Rivers Estate, Station Lane, Witney, OX28 4BH. (Opposite Sainbury's). As soon as possible PLEASE!

– if you can spare a few hours, then please email us at publicinquiry@witneyfirst.com as soon as possible.

 

HELP STOP THIS RIDICULOUS SCHEME

 

The petition can also be signed at:

ABBY TYRES, Two Rivers Estate, Station Lane,Witney, OX28 4BH

Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm
Sunday Closed

And

LLOYDS PHARMACY, Cogges Surgery, Cogges Hill Road, Witney, OX28 3FP

Relics, 35 Bridge Street, Witney, OX28 1DA

Aldens Supermarket, 137-139 Burwell Drive, Witney, OX28 5LP

Burwell Farm Post Office, 129 Burwell Drive, Witney, OX28 5LP

 

 

Date: 
August 21, 2011

Cogges Link Road Public Inquiry Date and Venue announced

Posted Thu, 07/28/2011 - 19:41 by james

 

Oxfordshire County Council have chosen Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Witney, OX29 6PN as the venue for the Public Inquiry regarding the compulsory purchase of lands for the Cogges Link Road. The inquiry is due to commence at 10:00 on Tuesday 20th September 2011 and is scheduled to run for 2 weeks.

 

We do not think that Eynsham Hall, which is 3 miles from Witney and would require a half-mile walk from the bus-stop to the Eynsham Hall entrance, is a suitable venue for a PUBLIC INQUIRY for a road that is proposed to be built in the middle of Witney.

 

Date: 
July 28, 2011

We Say No Road Poster

Posted Wed, 04/27/2011 - 08:02 by james

 

Download and print our We Say No Road poster.

Please display in a prominent position on your house or car.

Date: 
April 27, 2011

The next step in the campaign is now ready and we need your help

Posted Mon, 03/28/2011 - 08:43 by james

 

Following the successful objection to the Compulsory Purchase Order application last December, where The Secretary of State for Transport received 89 or your written objections

 

Oxfordshire County Council have issued their Notice of intention to issue a Certificate under section 19(1)(a) to the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, relating to the A4095 Cogges Link Road CPO Order 2010.

 

Date: 
March 28, 2011

Compulsory Purchase Objections

Posted Mon, 12/13/2010 - 21:25 by james

A huge thank you to all those who wrote such excellent, high quality objections. We're sure that if there were an award for objection letter writing that you would have won the anti link road campaign first prize.

The deadline has now passed but if you did send a letter and haven't forwarded a copy to us please do so.

We wish you all a Happy Christmas and thank you all for your support. The new year will bring another Public Inquiry you are all invited.

 

 

Date: 
December 13, 2010

Join Us

Posted Sun, 04/12/2009 - 18:48 by james

We're a group trying to stand up for the people of Witney against some poor decision making in local government. We oppose the building of the Cogges Link road and support protection of our green spaces. We are very concerned about flooding and the impact that intensive building is having.

In general we want to put the interests of the people of Witney ahead of the interests of a small number of businesses and property developers.

Please join our low-volume mailing list to find out more.