Maidstone Weald Labour Party

A petition with more than 450 signatures has been submitted against the proposed marina development from Unicumes Lane to Tovil Wharf Bridge. Morel spoke to scores of residents who strongly objected to the proposal as not good for the environment, the wildlife or people living close by especially in Roseholme and Bower Lane by the riverside area. Introducing a car park in Unicumes Lane would be unacceptable with unnecessary traffic movements into Upper Fant/Hackney Road and the destruction of vegetation would seriously threaten wildlife habitat by the riverside. Maidstone Borough Council, Fant Wildlife Group and many others are against the proposal that has gone to Appeal which is being heard on 16th January 2008. Watch this space for further developments!