Nancy Matthews

  ”a victory for common sense and our future heritage” says Cllr Nancy Matthews

 The Welsh Assembly Minister , Jane Davidson, has upheld the decision of Flintshire County Council to impose a Prohibition Order on Bryn Gwyn Quarry, Gwernymynydd. 

In July 2007 elected members of Flintshire County Council took the brave decision to impose this order, which would prohibit working at the dormant quarry in Gwernymynydd. 

The owners DP Williams Holdings lodged an objection to the Order which resulted in a Public Inquiry held in February, April and May this year. 

The Minerals Planning and Legal Services Departments of Flintshire County Council worked tirelessly throughout the winter supported by the communities of Gwernymynydd and Nercwys and the surrounding villages to prepare a case to put before the Planning Inspector.  

Gwernymynydd Cllr Nancy Matthews said: “We have heard today that the Minister has upheld the Order, a victory for common sense and our future heritage, which ensures the future well-being of local communities.  “Our heartfelt thanks must go to the officers of Flintshire County Council for their work towards this decision which sets a precedent throughout Wales and for the rest of the United Kingdom.”

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