Those of you who know the Aylesbury Arm and for those who will hopefully visit sometime in the future the following proposal will interest/alarm you!
Arla Foods are planning to build, what is reputed to be, the largest milk processing plant in the World near Aylesbury. This 110 acre Industrial complex would be covered with structures including 30 metre high Silos all bordering the Aylesbury Arm from Buckland bridge above lock 12 to College Road at Lock 13. The moorings above Lock 12 are one of the few places to stop to enjoy great views towards the Chiltern hills.
Why scar this peaceful agricultural land and the rural aspect of the canal when surely there must be many brown field sites more suitable. This complex added to the inevitable expansion of Aylesbury above Lock 14 will endanger/destroy the unique rural nature of the last 4 canal miles into Aylesbury.
Arla are undertaking a consultation excercise at this time and have scheduled the following public consultations :- Wednesday 8th Dec 6pm-8-30pm at Weston Turville Village Hall and Thursday 9th Dec 4pm- 7-30pm at Anthony Hall, London Road, Aston Clinton.
A website www.arlafoods.co.uk/aylesbury should be live from 3rd December.
Best Wishes & keep warm everybody.