Published: 16 June 2025
JUDICIAL REVIEW: The Judicial Review will take place on June 25th and 26th. The outcome from it – success or failure – will be known after mid-July. We shall send an update to all members and supporters as soon as we know the result.
If we succeed, we hope that the Secretary of State will call a Public Inquiry. If not – difficult times ahead, but be sure, GARD are not giving up.
HANNEY ROAD CLAY COMPACTION TRIALS: Experts from GARD visited the CCT site on 20th May, but in spite of requests, they were not allowed a close look at the test embankments. In their opinion the CCT tests were neither large enough nor long enough to establish key design issues. They also noted that Thames Water, after finding out about the different clays on the site, have made design changes to the embankments. These will highly likely lead to significant cost increases and possibly time extensions to complete any reservoir, if one is approved.
Look out for the NEW GARD WEBSITE: we shall post the result of the Judicial Review here as soon as we know it.
GARD and CPRE’s Petition calling for a Public Inquiry was submitted to the Secretary of State Steve Reed on June 19th with almost 6500 signatures.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Join GARD, like and share GARD’s Social Media posts, display a poster or banner at your home. Write to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Steve Reed; to your MP and to your Councillors (County, District and Parish). For email details contact the GARD Secretary gard.secretary@gmail.com
AFTER THE JUDICIAL REVIEW: when we know the outcome we can decide the next action. We know that we shall be needing funds raised from the public. Please donate.
Derek Stork, Chairman GARD