Help to save Longstone Edge

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At Backdale (part of Longstone Edge) one of our treasured National Parks is being rapidly quarried away - this is supposed to be your heritage. The Peak District National Park are trying to stop this destruction but they need your help.

Help protect the Edge by making your voice heard at the forthcoming public inquiry on 13th February.

What you need to do:

  • 1. Download and read the background information.
  • 2. Take a look at the photos.
  • 3. Download and send off the sample campaign letter.

    Save Longstone Edge Walk
    At 10am on Sunday 4th February, a number of free walks will commence from Calver Cross Roads to view the incredible destruction taking place. Return transport is available so come and show your support before the public inquiry starts.


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    26 Jan, 2007
    Well, I duly sent off my letter (on 15th January) ... and just now got a reply. Which thanks me for my letter, but then tells me: 'it was submitted after the deadline. All parties involved in an appeal have a responsibility to meet the deadlines set.' Blah blah blah. So that was a bit of a waste of time etc. Oh well.
    26 Jan, 2007
    You can now leave your signed letters with one of the participating climbing walls or gear shops in Sheffield or the Peak, and we will arrange collection, or alternatively send them directly to the BMC at: Access & Conservation The BMC 177-179 Burton Road Manchester M20 2BB See latest BMC News - http://83.231.159.41/bmcnews/NewsItem.aspx?id=1271 Tony Ryan
    26 Jan, 2007
    Excellent, good on you.
    26 Jan, 2007
    ps Do I have to tweak the letter at all to allow you to present it on my behalf? I mean, does it need my BMC membership number or anything? Or a different addressee? Just don't want to be stymied by bureaucracy a second time round...
    29 Jan, 2007
    Get those letters in! The planning enquiry starts Feb 13 and work continues apace on Wager's Flat. The mess is phenomenal. I found out by talking to some of the guys who work for Glebe Mines that the proportion of Fluorspar that Bleaklow Industries are taking out is pitifully low, reinforcing the impression that this is simply a limestone operation and therefore outside the original permission. If you want to know who to write to, check out the Longstone Edge campaigns page: http://www.longstone-edge.org.uk/thecampaign/howtohelp.htm CHeers jh
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