Bitter opposition

SIR, — I am writing in response to Mr Ray Oxley s letter (Herts Advertiser, April 2). Mr Oxley claims that the lack of letters in favour of the proposed rail freight terminal shows that the residents of St Albans are indifferent on the subject. Having bee

SIR, - I am writing in response to Mr Ray Oxley's letter (Herts Advertiser, April 2).

Mr Oxley claims that the lack of letters in favour of the proposed rail freight terminal shows that the residents of St Albans are indifferent on the subject. Having been present at The Noke for most of the public "consultation", it is clear to me that the vast majority of people remain bitterly opposed. Far from ignoring this event, people turned up in a steady procession and there was a mood of real anger - even more than at the time of the first application.

It also became apparent that quite a few people contemplating buying a property in the area had not been told of the potential threat and have now changed their minds.

As for local jobs, the developers are predicting that the vast majority of the required workforce would have to be imported from North London and Luton which would simply add to the congestion on the roads.

I sympathise with Mr Oxley's concerns about our local hospitals but would point out that were this proposal to go ahead, St Albans and the surrounding area would become "Watford on football days" seven days a week. This is a real health concern.

Whatever it costs, this proposal must not be allowed to become a reality but people must realise that their letters of protest from last time will not be carried over if a new application goes in - they need to write again

EVE BROWN,

The Rise, Park Street.