Anne Main: St Albans - Railfreight City?
1st August 2006
After hearing that HelioSlough have submitted an outline planning application to St Albans District Council for the development of a 3 million sq ft Rail Freight Interchange and Intermodal facility, Anne Main has again reiterated her opposition.
After hearing the news that HelioSlough have submitted an outline planning application to St Albans District Council for the development of a 3 million square foot Rail Freight Interchange and Intermodal facility on the site of the former Radlett Aerodrome, St Albans MP Anne Main has once again reiterated her opposition to the proposal.
Anne said "I have raised this issue a number of times in Parliament including asking Jack Straw, the Leader of the House, if the Government will allow the issue to be debated fully in Parliament. However, I also plan to initiate a debate myself in Parliament regarding this application and its effects on St Albans. I have also invited the Secretary of State for Transport to visit St Albans to see the impact this development will have not only on Park Street and the surrounding area but on St Albans as a whole.
"The proposal will alter the perception of St Albans from that of a pleasant City, known for its history and culture, to one that will only be associated with rail freight.
I have met with a number of campaign groups that have been set up by local residents who are opposed to these plans and I support them 100% and will be doing everything I can to assist them.""
