WCA Campaigns : Mobile Phone Masts

NO MORE MASTS

SINCE his election last May Stephen Hammond has continued the campaign against phone masts. When he was a local councillor Stephen started his campaign to require mobile phone mast applications to seek full planning permission and not be passed under the prior permission rules.

Stephen said, “When I made my maiden speech in the House of Commons I highlighted the concerns of Wimbledon residents about the planning regime for phone masts and the lack of consideration of possible health risks.

“Along with many local residents I have concerns about the ever increasing number of masts. I have continued to campaign and object to applications locally. I am particularly worried about concentrations of masts; for example, on top of the old Telephone Exchange on the Ridgway.

“Most recently, I have joined forces with local councillors and residents to object to the proposed Vodafone 3G mast to be sited on Revelstoke Road. This was particularly inappropriate, not just because it would have looked out of character with the rest of the streetscape but because it was opposite a health centre and within two hundred yards of a local school and several nurseries.

“We organised a meeting with Vodafone so they could listen to local opposition. I then wrote a letter proposing nine alternative more suitable sites. I am pleased to say that Vodafone are considering re-siting the mast to one of these sites. We are all hoping they will!”

Local Councillor Beth Mitchell said, “Thanks to Stephen Vodafone came to meet local residents - we all hope they will adopt one of his alternative sites”.

Mobile Phone Masts - How to Contact Us

• Write to Mobile Phone Masts c/o 126 Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park, London SW19 8AA
• Telephone the hotline on 020 8944 2905
• or email us