M6 Link Gets Planning Permission
The Secretary of State has decided to give planning permission for the Heysham-M6 link road. The news is a blow to campaigners trying to bring some sanity into local transport planning.
“This is a heavy blow for our district and the planet’s climate,” commented Green councillor Emily Heath, “but the campaign is not over yet!”
A decision on funding the road (estimated to cost around 160 million) will be made separately by the Government. Green County Councillor Chris Coates said of the decison” This is a sad day for the residents of Torrisholme and Skerton whose homes will be blighted now whether this road ever goes ahead or not. It is not at all clear that the government will fund this road and then there will be the road protest camps and the like to overcome.”