Last Saturday, the National Trust AGM debated a motion about the National Trust’s involvement In the design and construction of the Stonehenge tunnel and above ground sections of the A303 Expressway. The members’ motion asked the Trustees to reaffirm its founding purposes to protect special places; to respect World Heritage Convention obligations … Continue reading →
An A level history student from near Stonehenge who has signed our petition was filmed this week asking all UK candidates to protect the Stonehenge World Heritage Site from further damage, rightly pointing out that “This is my heritage! What message will you send to future generations?” The three questions asked, that … Continue reading →
Baroness Moulsecoomb asked three written Parliamentary questions about the Stonehenge tunnel plan and safeguarding World Heritage Sites in October 2016. The answers given on behalf of the Departments for Transport (DfT) and Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) appeared not to address the questions directly. The questions and answers follow with … Continue reading →
Stonehenge and the A303 have been raised twice in Westminster recently. Of greatest concern was a debate on Road Routes to the South West in Westminster Hall on 1st March (Hansard Col. 261WHff) giving an opportunity for local MPs to promote predictable local interests. MPs demanded reassurance and action on the Government’s proposed … Continue reading →
