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To: East Lothian Council planning committee

Stop the proposed transport hub stealing our green space

We won, the proposal was withdrawn by east lothian Council. What a result for the community of Haddington.

Stop the planning process of the proposed transport hub at whittinghame drive that will consist of a 240 space car park.This loss of green space will cause many a problems to the community.

Why is this important?

As a community we should be objecting to this proposal due to several factors which include
- the safety of the children who play in this area with the increase in vehicular movement
- noise and pollution next to the 3g sports facilities and skate park
- the loss of green space used for public events such as the shows, circus and fireworks etc all which bring the community together.
- increase in traffic flow over the Victoria bridge causing more congestion
- potential of traffic self diverting causing a rat race through the residential area
- adding to the surface water run off in an area already susceptible to flooding
- loss of green space which is beneficial to mental health and well being
- potential damage to the surrounding trees and wildlife
So please as a community help us fight against this proposal and save the green space at whittinghame drive used by many, from children to families and dog walkers.

Haddington

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Updates

2019-11-29 09:37:50 +0000

Petition is successful with 503 signatures

2019-11-28 06:53:36 +0000

500 signatures reached

2019-11-25 21:29:56 +0000

100 signatures reached

2019-11-25 21:08:48 +0000

50 signatures reached

2019-11-25 21:00:47 +0000

25 signatures reached

2019-11-25 20:57:15 +0000

10 signatures reached