12 July 2008. I have received an analysis of the harbour development from a group called CoSERG (Cornish Social & Economic Research Group, www.cornwallcoserg.org.uk). I don't know much about the skills of the group but their report is worth a look since we need to address the issues raised, which include: traffic, over-development, small number of jobs created, lack of affordable housing and development on greenfield sites. Click here to download it.
12 July 2008. The large environmental statements of the harbour application are now split into chapters making it is easier to focus on items of specific interest. You may, for example, find Technical Annex 1A - Scoping Responses worth a look. This contains some of the early observations of PDC and other consultees about the project. Section 15 Socio-Economics is the section covering employment, schools, and demand for other services. Section 07 Landscape and Visual assesses how the development will look from different parts of the town - let me know if you agree. Click here.
02 July 2008. SWERDA has announced that it is seeking the appointment of a company to manage the procurement and installation of Wave Hub. Read more here. Although delayed, it appears that the project is back on track.
30 June 2008. The Cornwall Seal Group has issued an Environmental Impact Assessment for Hayle Harbour Development in relation to Grey Seals. It seems to have relevance to dredging too. Read it here.
19 June 2008. The University of the Third Age programme is now hosted on this site. Click on the U3A logo at the bottom right of this page.
18 June 2008. Hayle-based aerial photographer, Peter Channon has sent me photographs comparing the entrance to the harbour over a 10-month period. Take a look here.

20 May 2008. At the Hayle Town Council's annual mayor choosing on May 15th, John Coombe was elected mayor and I was elected deputy mayor for 2008-9.

Donna Anton, John Bennett, John Coombe (mayor) & Lorna Coombe
Photo: The Cornishman
|