📜 Petition
Commons Chamber
Residents of Hazel Grove are fiercely opposing the installation of new telegraph poles and overhead fibre optic cables, labelling them as unnecessary and visually unappealing. Over 200 locals signed a petition to halt the project south of Dean Lane. Lisa Smart, the local MP, presented their case in Parliament, urging the government to cancel the proposed communications infrastructure. The community’s strong stance highlights their determination to protect their neighborhood’s aesthetics.
Summary
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Petition Presented: Lisa Smart, MP for Hazel Grove, presented a petition on behalf of over 200 residents from the area south of Dean Lane.
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Issue at Hand: The residents are opposing the installation of new communications infrastructure, specifically telegraph poles and overhead fibre optic cables, by the company Brsk.
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Concerns of Residents: The petition highlights that the proposed infrastructure is considered unnecessary and visually unappealing (an eyesore).
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Request to the Government: The petitioners are urging the House of Commons to cancel the proposed installation of this infrastructure in their area.
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Community Involvement: The petition was brought forward by residents Bob, Lesley, and Keith, who met with Lisa Smart during her surgery to discuss the issue.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided is a presentation of a petition by Lisa Smart, the Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove. The session does not show any disagreement or debate; it is solely focused on presenting the petition and the concerns of her constituents regarding the installation of new communications infrastructure. No other MPs or voices are heard in the transcript, meaning there is no visible or audible opposition or debate on the issue presented. The petition itself expresses a singular view and request without any counterarguments or discussions, leading to a rating of 1 for disagreement, which indicates a complete absence of disagreement in the session. Examples of disagreement typically involve back-and-forth exchanges or differing viewpoints expressed by multiple parties, but none of these are present in this session.