Pollution and noise levels rising – THINK – Say no to the Kingskerswell Bypass

Firstly we would like to thank you for taking time to read our blog. For our advocacy we have chosen to support the campaign against the proposal of the Kingskerswell bypass.

The affects of the bypass…

We passionately believe that the new proposed bypass shouldn’t be built and that is why we have taken interest in this topic. We live around the area ourselves and if the bypass was to be built it would not only affect us, but a lot of people around us. As well as the bypass affecting villagers it will also affect the environment in many ways, such as;

• It would disturb wildlife AND plant life – animals habitats will be lost
• It will destroy the true Devonshire countryside
• It will affect global warming – more pollution from vehicle fumes
• More vehicles means more litter around the area

The way in which the bypass, like many others, will affect people living around the area;

• It will raise noise levels disturbing people living in the area
• People’s views and privacy will be taken away
• Also disturb villagers as construction trucks and diggers will be going through the village
• The proposed bypass runs straight past the village church – producing noise and disrespect to the church as it is meant to be a peaceful place of worship

Our aims during our advocacy...

We want to change the attitudes of the people who believe the Kingskerswell Bypass should be built, as we believe it will badly affect people living in the area and affect the environment. Our three main aims during our advocacy to this topic are;

• To raise awareness of the problems that will occur if the bypass was to be built. We want to raise awareness to people living locally around the area who don’t realize that all the new traffic will produce more fumes which will affect both the environment and them locally.
• To gain support from people who realize why we think the bypass shouldn’t be built and then try to gain support from the local council and for them to agree with our opinions on the bypass, which will then make them want to get involved within the issue.
• To change the attitudes, opinions or policy’s of the people who think differently to us, such as people who travel on the A380 to work and have no other route to take and people who think the bypass should be built; we will try to persuade them by telling them our alternative to the Bypass.

To help us with our advocacy, please would you kindly take the time to answer a few questions for us;

• Had you heard about the Kingskerswell Bypass issue before reading our blog?
• Before reading our blog were you for/against the bypass?
• Do you have any views and opinions about the Kingskerswell Bypass?
• After reading our blog do you feel more informed about the issue?
• Would you now be prepared to support us with being against the bypass?

Please note your country or hometown so we can see how effective our advocacy blog has been globally.
For further information on this topic visit this website, http://www.kingskerswellalliance.org.uk/
Many thanks, Gemma and Meg