Stray FM: How we reported the Incinerator debate

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  • Three sites earmarked for incinerator

    The county's waste strategy is debated in Marton-cum–Grafton. Allerton Park Quarry one of three sites earmarked for a proposed new waste incinerator.
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    In the news: How we reported the Incinerator debate.

  • Official site is chosen

    Allerton Park Quarry, near Knaresborough, chosen from shortlist – council says ‘environmental benefits far outweigh the damages’. Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones calls for plans to be scrapped.

  • Plans go on public display

  • First protests are held in Northallerton

    Campaigners make themselves heard outside County Hall in Northallerton

  • Campaign groups join forces

    Campaign group NYWAG (North Yorkshire Waste Action Group) receives more than £1500 after teaming up with Friends of the Earth

  • Plans become county-wide

    Proposals are put forward to make the site the main dumping ground for the whole county

  • Decision put back to December

    Voting is put on hold, as a planned report into the development is delayed. No answer is now expected until Christmas.

  • World expert proposes alternatives on a trip to Wetherby

    International Waste Management expert, Prof. Paul Connett,is guest of honour at a conference at the Bridge Inn in Wetherby. He proposes an alternative ‘zero waste’ strategy, where residual waste is continually reduced over time.

  • More protests are held in Harrogate

    A mass-protest is held outside Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel as Councillors debate the issue. Campaigners wave banners and call for project to be scrapped

  • Petition passes 3000 barrier

    A petition, organised by local campaign groups appears in shops and businesses throughout Knaresborough. Signatures pass the 3000 mark

  • Donkeys under threat?

    Local businessman Ray Allot tells us he plans to move his pet donkeys to a sanctuary in Devon because of alleged health risks posed by the incinerator

  • Campaigners head to Downing Street

    Members of local campaign groups descend on London to hand their petition opposing the incinerator project into Downing Street. More than 9000 people pledge their support.

  • Preferred contracter is chosen

    Preferred contractor AmeyCespa chosen to manage project

  • York Councillors back plans

    Development clears its first hurdle as York City Council supports the development

  • North Yorkshire decide on project’s future...