hursdayay 15 - 14 July
Monday 14 July 2008 - Day 15
Summary
Cate Le Mack gave evidence on the Regional & Sub-Regional Context on behalf of the White Horse Alliance and was cross- examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Robert Sargent gave evidence on Groundwater & Flood Risks on behalf of the White Horse Alliance and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and UPRAWW and the Inspectors asked some questions.
An evening session of the Inquiry was held from 7-9.45 pm, where individuals both for and against the proposed bypass spoke.
Documents submitted to the inquiry Monday 14 July
Inquiry Documents
INQ/3 Inspectors’ Note Regarding the Application by WHA for the SoS to issue a notification in writing under Regulation 19 of the EIA Regulations
The White Horse Alliance
WHA/124 Extracts from Circular 02/99
WHA/125 Extracts from Berkley v Secretary of State for the Environment and Others
Individual Objectors
OBJ/BRITT/100 Letter dated 11 July 2008 from Assetoptimal to the Programme Officer
OBJ/PAINT/100 Letter dated 11 July 2008 from Assetoptimal to the Programme Officer
OBJ/SHEP/100 Letter dated 11 July 2008 from Assetoptimal to the Programme Officer
Written Representations
OBJ/PAINT/W/1 Written representation on behalf of Mr S Painter
Tuesday 15 July 2008 - Day 16
Summary
Michael Woods gave evidence on Dormice ecology & mitigation on behalf of the White Horse Alliance and was cross- examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Gordon Edwards gave evidence on Integrated Passenger Transport Solutions on behalf of the White Horse Alliance and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Bill Jenman gave evidence on behalf of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
David Bullock gave evidence on the Major Scheme Business Case on behalf of Wiltshire County Council and was cross-examined by the White Horse Alliance and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Documents submitted to the inquiry Tuesday 15 July
Wiltshire County Council
WCC/106 Plans showing the existing potential for dormouse movement and the potential for dormouse movement with scheme
WCC/107 Extracts from the Dormouse Conservation Handbook
WCC/108 Extract from “Surveying dormice using nest tubes, Results and experiences from the South West Dormice Project”
WCC/109 Bus routes map – existing services and frequency
The White Horse Alliance
OBJ/WHA/R/2 Rebuttal proof of evidence of Michael Woods
WHA/126 Extract from the dormouse conservation handbook – second edition
Individual Objectors
OBJ/FISH/100 Extracts from Wiltshire’s White Horse Trail
Written Representations
OBJ/CLEGG/W/1 Written representation by John Clegg
OBJ/SERA/W/1 Written representation by David Redgewell on behalf of SERA
Wednesday 16 July 2008 - Day 17
Summary
Roy Inwood gave evidence and was cross- examined by Wiltshire County Council and UPRAWW and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Lynne Fish gave evidence and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
David Davis gave evidence and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and UPRAWW and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Peter Sextone gave evidence on behalf of Heywood Parish Council and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Francis Morland gave evidence and was cross-examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Documents submitted to the inquiry Wednesday 16 July
Heywood Parish Council
HEY/102 Plan showing Heywood Parish Boundary
HEY/103 Speaking notes of Peter Sexstone on 3 July
HPC/104 Modelled traffic flows – 1999 12 hour (2-way flows) existing road network
HPC/105 Plan showing traffic flows 2007 and 2022
HPC/106 Speaking notes of Peter Sexstone on 16 July
Thursday 17 July 2008 - Day 18
Summary
Mr Bowley gave evidence and was cross- examined by Wiltshire County Council and Westbury Bypass Now and the Inspectors asked some questions.
Documents submitted to the inquiry Thursday 17 July
Individual Objectors
BOW/100 Email from John Bowley to the Programme Officer dated 10 July 2008
BOW/101 Extract from Title for Fairview Farm, Bratton Road, Westbury
OBJ/SHEP/SP/1 Supplementary proof of evidence of Francis Shephard
Friday 18 July 2008 - Day 19
Summary
Mr Nicolson gave evidence and was cross- examined by Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors asked some questions.
A round table session was held with Mr Shephard, Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors.
A round table session was held with Mr Joyce on behalf of Mr and Mrs Avery , Wiltshire County Council and the Inspectors.
Documents submitted to the inquiry Friday 18 July
Inquiry Documents
INQ/4 Outstanding Information requests as at 17 July 2008
INQ/5 Inspectors’ Comments on CPO
INQ/6SRO Additional Comments
Wiltshire County Council
WCC/110 Westbury Bypass Major scheme Business Case Minutes, Friday5 December 2007
WCC/111 WCC’s response to Inspectors’ comments on SRO Schedules and Plans and to DfT’s comments on SRO Schedules and Plans
WCC/112 Additional information requested by the Inspectors following remodelling of HGV flows
Mr and Mrs Avery
OBJ/AVERY/P/1 Proof of evidence of Michael Joyce
OBJ/AVERY/P/1A Amended proof of evidence of Michael Joyce
Individual Objectors
NICOL/100 Exchange of emails between Mr Nicolson and WCC
Written Representations
OBJ/LEVY/W/1 Written representation by David Levy