Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, is holding a campaign evening in Essington for campaigners against the building of the DX Freight Super Hub off Hobnock Road.
In order to highlight concerns over the proposals for the Super Hub, Gavin will be conducting a combined referendum and survey for Essington residents, the results of which will be presented to South Staffordshire District Council.
The meeting will be held at St John’s Primary School, Hobnock Road, Essington, on Wednesday 7th October at 6.30 pm where volunteers will organise and distribute the referendum and survey forms that Gavin will be distributing to households across Essington.
Commenting on the development Gavin said: I believe that the building of the Super Hub will increase noise, sound and air pollution, having an impact upon the quality of life of residents in Essington. The increase in HGVs, vans and cars passing through Essington will cause traffic chaos and congestion in the village and surrounding areas. The area that the DX Freight Super Hub is proposed for also lies within the greenbelt and it is my belief that we should do all we can to protect our greenbelt land in Essington and South Staffordshire.
“I hope as many volunteers as possible will be able to join us at St John’s on Wednesday. These proposals could cause irrevocable damage to the village of Essington and I am determined to fight these proposals and ensure that the voice of Essington residents is heard loud and clear.
Residents who wish to volunteer should email Gavin at gavin@gavinwilliamson.org