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P002843 - 17 October 2023

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1

At a Glance

This petition concerning petitions was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition urges the Government to oppose granting development consent for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange, as it goes against the wishes of some South Leicestershire residents and may have detrimental impacts on the local environment, infrastructure, and communities.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to take into account the concerns of the petitioners and take immediate action to ensure that the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange is not built.

Key Facts

  • The proposed development covers 440 acres in South Leicestershire.
  • More than 1,549 constituents supported the opposition to the project in a recent survey.
  • Blaby District Council, led by Conservative councillors, opposes the development.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
17 October 2023
South Leicestershire
I rise to present a petition that urges the Government to oppose granting development consent for the Hinckley national rail freight interchange, a proposed 440-acre logistics hub in South Leicestershire. In an area with more than its fair share of warehouses, logistics parks and new housing, my constituents, as well as many represented by my hon. Friend the Member for Bosworth (Dr Evans), have overwhelmingly spoken out against the proposed development, including Conservative-led Blaby District Council, with its excellent councillors, who have done so much to listen to my constituents. I present the petition on behalf of the local residents who have signed it, and the additional 1,549 constituents who expressed support for it in a recent survey.
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