Bates presents Tetra petition

Release/Rhyddhau: Thursday, 30th June 2005

Contact/Cyswllt: Ceirion Rees:
029 2089 8342/ 07733280105/ ceirion.rees@wales.gov.uk
 
Tetra masts must not be built without full consultation with local communities, says Mick Bates.

The Welsh Liberal Democrat AM for Montgomeryshire used a debate in the Assembly this week to present a petition of 750 names against the proposed construction of a tetra mast in Llanidloes.

Mick said:  “An application to build a tetra mast in Llanidloes has been submitted.   However, the interested company, MM02, has not carried out any public consultation.  They have not even discussed the matter with the local community council.

“In any planning matter, the local community must be consulted.  Tetra masts are highly contentious, and the need for good communication with the public is essential.

Mick gained an assurance from the Minister responsible, Carwyn Jones, that he would examine the issue further.

Mick added:  “I am pleased that the Minister has made this pledge.  This is an important issue  that will affect  hundreds of lives.   It goes beyond political party lines.  We must work together to find a solution to the problem.”