Network Rail has embarked on their so called 'Vegetation Management Works' without an acceptable level of engagement and consultation with the local community.
Unfortunately, part of the trees and natural vegetation along the railway line has already been razed to the ground and destroyed the beautiful and natural environment around Bluemels Park and, in the process, destroyed the habitat of the wildlife in the area.
It is inconceivable that Network Rail can be allowed to continue progressing these works without any matter of control being exercised on what they can and cannot do.
A convoy of Network Rail's contractors turned up unannounced on Tuesday/Wednesday (26th and 27th September 2017) to progress the works but, fortunately, one of our proactive residents managed to stop their operations for the day. However, the contractors were back on Thursday 28th September 2017) with the instructions to 'carry on with the works' and they continued with their operations butchering our lovely landscape. After considerable efforts from some residents and excellent support from Councillor Sally Bragg (Wolston and Long Lawfords Ward), we managed to temporarily stop the work.
We have established an action group to stop these works immediately and to ensure that Network Rail is forced to have a proper dialogue and engagement with residents of Wolston in order to achieve an acceptable solution. We have also made representations to Mark Pawsey MP and sought his intervention and support with this matter.
We appeal to all residents, friends and stakeholders in Wolston and surrounding areas to support this petition and stop Network Rail from continuing to execute this wanton damage to our environment and natural beauty of Bluemels Park and Wolston.
Thank you for your support.
Updates
October 2, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY JOINED THIS FIGHT TO SAVE OUR COUNTRYSIDE!! THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE START AND SHOWS THAT WE ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO LET THEM DESTROY OUR BACKYARD WITHOUT A MASSIVE STRUGGLE!!
Reached 250 supporters
September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING EVERY WAKING MOMENT COORDINATING WITH OUR ACTION GROUP TO ENSURE NETWORK RAIL HEARS OUR ANGER LOUD AND CLEAR!! THE STORIES YOU ARE SHARING ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE ARE FUELING THIS ENTIRE FIGHT SO PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!! WE ARE PREPARING A FORMAL RESPONSE THAT WILL FORCE THEM TO FINALLY SIT DOWN AND TALK WITH US PROPERLY!!
Reached 100 supporters
September 29, 2017
121 Comments
Have seen what has happened so far and I am disgusted at how bare it looks. Next Network Rail will be complaining about how the embankments are subsiding!! No wonder that they will when no trees and vegetation.
This area is prone to flooding, the trees being removed are only going to make this problem worse. Not to mention the devaluing of houses and the wildlife being uprooted.
It is totally unnecessarily. The railway noise near my home on the priory manor estate, where they have already destroyed the noise deflecting trees, had significantly increased, let alone the damage to the habitat for animals
One of the attractions of coming to live in Wolston was because of the wonderful countryside and the wildlife that habitats it. It's outrageous that a company can just come along and decimate it. I understand certain trees may have to be managed but not this needless destruction on a large scale.
Surely they cannot legally do this without consultation. Terrible behaviour from network rail and no respect for the environment. We moved here and accepted the rail noise due to the trees and greenery ... what now !
Shocking. Trees seem to be seen as a nuisance rather than an extremely valuable asset. What about the wildlife that depend on these trees? I expect that network rail sees the wildlife as a nuisance too. They are vandalising our natural environment and should cease their destruction immediately.
I don’t mind a few delays, don’t kill our trees!
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Network Rail has embarked on their so called 'Vegetation Management Works' without an acceptable level of engagement and consultation with the local community.
Unfortunately, part of the trees and natural vegetation along the railway line has already been razed to the ground and destroyed the beautiful and natural environment around Bluemels Park and, in the process, destroyed the habitat of the wildlife in the area.
It is inconceivable that Network Rail can be allowed to continue progressing these works without any matter of control being exercised on what they can and cannot do.
A convoy of Network Rail's contractors turned up unannounced on Tuesday/Wednesday (26th and 27th September 2017) to progress the works but, fortunately, one of our proactive residents managed to stop their operations for the day. However, the contractors were back on Thursday 28th September 2017) with the instructions to 'carry on with the works' and they continued with their operations butchering our lovely landscape. After considerable efforts from some residents and excellent support from Councillor Sally Bragg (Wolston and Long Lawfords Ward), we managed to temporarily stop the work.
We have established an action group to stop these works immediately and to ensure that Network Rail is forced to have a proper dialogue and engagement with residents of Wolston in order to achieve an acceptable solution. We have also made representations to Mark Pawsey MP and sought his intervention and support with this matter.
We appeal to all residents, friends and stakeholders in Wolston and surrounding areas to support this petition and stop Network Rail from continuing to execute this wanton damage to our environment and natural beauty of Bluemels Park and Wolston.
Thank you for your support.
Updates
October 2, 2017
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY JOINED THIS FIGHT TO SAVE OUR COUNTRYSIDE!! THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE START AND SHOWS THAT WE ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO LET THEM DESTROY OUR BACKYARD WITHOUT A MASSIVE STRUGGLE!!
Reached 250 supporters
September 30, 2017
September 30, 2017
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING EVERY WAKING MOMENT COORDINATING WITH OUR ACTION GROUP TO ENSURE NETWORK RAIL HEARS OUR ANGER LOUD AND CLEAR!! THE STORIES YOU ARE SHARING ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE ARE FUELING THIS ENTIRE FIGHT SO PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!! WE ARE PREPARING A FORMAL RESPONSE THAT WILL FORCE THEM TO FINALLY SIT DOWN AND TALK WITH US PROPERLY!!
Reached 100 supporters
September 29, 2017
121 Comments
The wildlife habitat behind my home has been devastated. Hundreds of nesting birds have been wiped out. Hedgehogs, foxes and badgers that visited my garden have gone. Network Rail must not be allowed to get away with this corporate vandalism.
Have seen what has happened so far and I am disgusted at how bare it looks. Next Network Rail will be complaining about how the embankments are subsiding!! No wonder that they will when no trees and vegetation.
This area is prone to flooding, the trees being removed are only going to make this problem worse. Not to mention the devaluing of houses and the wildlife being uprooted.
It is totally unnecessarily. The railway noise near my home on the priory manor estate, where they have already destroyed the noise deflecting trees, had significantly increased, let alone the damage to the habitat for animals
One of the attractions of coming to live in Wolston was because of the wonderful countryside and the wildlife that habitats it. It's outrageous that a company can just come along and decimate it. I understand certain trees may have to be managed but not this needless destruction on a large scale.
Surely they cannot legally do this without consultation. Terrible behaviour from network rail and no respect for the environment. We moved here and accepted the rail noise due to the trees and greenery ... what now !
Shocking. Trees seem to be seen as a nuisance rather than an extremely valuable asset. What about the wildlife that depend on these trees? I expect that network rail sees the wildlife as a nuisance too. They are vandalising our natural environment and should cease their destruction immediately.
I don’t mind a few delays, don’t kill our trees!
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The wildlife habitat behind my home has been devastated. Hundreds of nesting birds have been wiped out. Hedgehogs, foxes and badgers that visited my garden have gone. Network Rail must not be allowed to get away with this corporate vandalism.