Representation by Andrew Broughton
- Date submitted
- 5 October 2022
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I work close to the proposed Incinerator for a company that employs 73 full time staff and up to 25 agency staff, all of who's jobs may be at risk if this build takes place. Us, like many other food factories in the close vicinity, have standards that have to be met, not only by law, but also individual customers audits. If for any reason hygiene standards slip at the incinerator site, it would be an absolute disaster for us / our neighbors, with a failed audit comes lost customers, which will then lead to business closure. Traffic - a town that is gridlocked the majority of the time and now we plan on moving hundreds of extra HGV vehicles on roads (fen roads) that are not suitable for the current demands. Roads in this area are not sufficient, we have no motorways. Site - Building an Incinerator, smokey, smelly, unsightly, dangerous place in the middle of a town, near residential properties and schools. I would like to ask these people if they would be happy for their children / grandchildren to live in these circumstances. Why is it not built on a coastal point, so at least 50% of the time all the fumes will blow out to sea, roads can be made specifically so there fit for purpose - not crammed into a small town. Future - what will the future hold for this town, who will want to come in with new business ventures, housing, why would anyone wish to be associated with such an eyesore.