Council says no to plan for phones mast
Shropshire Star 18th May 05
A long-running fight to halt plans to install a mobile phone mast in the centre of Bridgnorth has finally been won by campaigners. Town councillors have voted to scrap the scheme.
Telecommunications giant O2 wanted to attach a mast to a floodlight at Bridgnorth Town Football Club's Crown Meadow ground, to the fury of nearby residents.
But the town council, which owns the land, last night refused permission for the mast, saying it was not allowed under the terms of the football club's lease.
Councillors voted unanimously at Bridgnorth Town Council's meeting to reject the plan. They said it had the potential to cause a nuisance or inconvenience to neighbours.
The application was refused by district planning chiefs last month after huge local opposition.
A long-running fight to halt plans to install a mobile phone mast in the centre of Bridgnorth has finally been won by campaigners. Town councillors have voted to scrap the scheme.
Telecommunications giant O2 wanted to attach a mast to a floodlight at Bridgnorth Town Football Club's Crown Meadow ground, to the fury of nearby residents.
But the town council, which owns the land, last night refused permission for the mast, saying it was not allowed under the terms of the football club's lease.
Councillors voted unanimously at Bridgnorth Town Council's meeting to reject the plan. They said it had the potential to cause a nuisance or inconvenience to neighbours.
The application was refused by district planning chiefs last month after huge local opposition.
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