THREE councillors have challenged a council decision to lift weight restrictions on a busy Chafford Hundred road.
Garry Hague, Tunde Ojetola and Simon Wootton are requesting Thurrock Council cabinet members to reconsider lifting the 7.5 tonne weight limit on Devonshire Road.
The decision to lift the restrictions was approved by leading councillors during a cabinet meeting at the beginning of November.
Mr Hague said a number of residents have serious concerns over the potential safety and environmental impacts if the decision to lift the restriction is put in force.
Mr Ojetola said: “This is not a happy state of affairs and we cannot let this decision stand without putting up a fight.
“We have done our best to give residents the facts and ensure we make their views known, but we have not been provided with up-to-date reports by the Labour administration and have been unable to consult properly with the people we represent.”
They are calling for an in-depth consultation to allow time for councillors to discuss the proposals with affected residents, businesses and the wider community.
In a statement to council officials they have asked for: “A fair, sensible and properly costed decision that is made following proper input from local residents and with all relevant factors taken into account.”
Mr Wootton added: “This decision is wrong on many levels.
“Lack of public consultation and appropriate scrutiny, lack of a properly costed proposal in time when budgets are under severe pressures.
“I hope we can use this call-in process to get them to reconsider.”
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three despicable men.
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