Local MP Sheryll Murray MP has called for all options to be explored following a meeting with residents and local Councillors for the Calstock area today following a landslip in Lower Kelly in Calstock which happened during Christmas.
During her visit Sheryll had a look at the site itself and explored local access to the site including an old track at the side of Cothele.
Sheryll explained, “I am very concerned about the slip that has taken place. There are many questions which need to be answered and I will be pushing for these. The key issue is repair to the site itself, whether the footpath access will be able to be maintained and the timescales involved. We must also look at the needs of the local residents whilst work is undertaken and see how these can be resolved. Some of the houses also need oil and work off septic tanks and these will need a certain amount of servicing.
“There are clearly a number of options for temporary access including an old track, the river, air and the remaining footpath. These must be explored as a matter of urgency for the needs of local residents including if there is an emergency.
“I am contacting the Council and national agencies to have a look at this case. It is important that information is shared and that local residents are kept informed and consulted on what actions are being taken.”
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Pictured 1: Sheryll with local residents and Councillors
Contact: Sheryll Murray MP 01579 344428