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Victory: Controversial Stonehenge tunnel ruled ‘unlawful’

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Stonehenge have won a victory

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

We agree with @Andrew_Adonis - We should be looking to upgrade the rail network to the South West.

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

Victory: Controversial Stonehenge tunnel ruled 'unlawful' read our statement at: https://www.cprewiltshire.org.uk/news/victory-controversial-stonehenge-tunnel-ruled-unlawful/

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Leigh Day@LeighDay_Law·

Stonehenge campaigners, represented by @RowWilliamSmith are celebrating a massive victory after a judge ruled that a decision to allow a dual carriageway, road and tunnel to be built within the ancient World Heritage Site was unlawful.
https://leighdaylaw.info/3ffEpBf

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Transport Action Network @TransportActio2·

Judge concluded @grantshapps had not properly considered alternatives to the #Stonehenge tunnel and dual carriageway in the World Heritage Site. This is correct, and the Transport Secretary accepted that the scheme would cause "permanent and irreversible harm" to the WHS https://twitter.com/A303Stonehenge/status/1421126411784437760

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

When we see the statement from the Dept of Transport following this decision we will respond. Let's hope it is not just a temporary stay of execution for the world's most famous and wonderful stone circle, its surroundings and landscape. @BBCWiltshire @journalupdate @HeartWilts

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Paul Clifton @PaulCliftonBBC·

#Stonehenge Tunnel at @A303Stonehenge - my understanding is the entire Highways England project will now be halted, pending a Government re-think. It’s a substantial victory for campaigners who crowdfunded to bring a judicial review.

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Victoria Hutton @HuttonVictoria·

Short summary and link to judgment here - https://www.39essex.com/stonehenge-tunnel-approval-quashed/

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

High Court quashes Stonehenge Tunnel plans. Congratulations to everyone involved in the case to #savestonehenge led by the @SaveStonehenge. It is a shame that it should have come to this: It was an appalling decision by @grantshapps in the first place.

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Highways England & Anor [2021] EWHC 1642 (Admin) (10 June 2021) #savestonehenge https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2021/1642.html

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

Judgement on Stonehenge 👇

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Hedgerows are the unsung heroes of the countryside.

Here’s all you need to know about these leafy guys, and why they’re great for the climate, nature and people. 👇 👇 #40by50
https://www.cpre.org.uk/explainer/an-insiders-guide-to-hedgerows/

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

Unesco confirmed Stonehenge would be added to its heritage in danger list, and could be stripped of its world heritage status if a £2.4bn tunnel is built as planned. It said the 2 mile tunnel would irreversibly damage an area of outstanding universal value https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/30/from-stonehenge-to-the-lakes-unesco-concerns-for-uk-landmarks

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

We are waiting for the imminent result. Let us hope the ruling is to protect #stonehenge and the landscape. Say NO to the #StonehengeTunnel

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Sussex STEM @stem4sussex·

#FlutterFriday Make a #butterfly @WildlifeTrusts feeding table & take part in the Big #ButterflyCount. Download the free app & ID chart & #GetOutForTheCount & help assess the health of our environment. http://bit.ly/2VDPq8j @savebutterflies #Teachers #Students #Parents #Sussex

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Stonehenge Alliance @SaveStonehenge·

⚖️ JUDGEMENT DAY: The legal challenge to the decision to go ahead with the #StonehengeTunnel through the WHS is being handed down TODAY at 3pm. Look out for news tweeted here. Case: http://www.crowdjustice.com/case/save-stonehenge-world-heritage-site @TransportActio2 @CPREWilts @friends_earth @rescue_news @LeighDay_Law

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Crispin Truman @CrispinTruman·

Important date for your diary. Building massive new roads along treasured green valleys is the ultimate madness in a climate emergency @CPRE https://twitter.com/saverimrose/status/1420724139363536899

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Lizzie Glithero-West @heritage_lizzie·

Pleased to join voices with heritage & countryside colleagues to sign this @CPRE letter to @thetimes calling for urgent action around hedgerows https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1419629323036893188

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

This is why we need to stop the plans to build a four lane road and tunnel next to this amazing site. If you believe in protecting our countryside and our historic monuments, join us! @grantshapps reverse the decision. #savestonehenge https://twitter.com/EnglishHeritage/status/1418843398551740416

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Love to see our CEO @CrispinTruman joining leaders at @WoodlandTrust @GreenpeaceUK @Natures_Voice @TheTreeCouncil @WildlifeTrusts in a letter @TheTimes calling for urgent action to extend our hedgerows by 40% by 2050 #40by50

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https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/open-letter-hedgerows-jul-21/

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