Digital News Production: CONTACTING BUILDING PLANNERS

During our group meeting Charlie mentioned he had contacted the company which are planning on building on the Nightingale site in Lodge Hill. Charlie sent a message to them to receive their response or send us a statement on what will be happening.

The message Charlie sent is this;

''Hello, my name is Charlie Ansell and I represent a local news production 'Kent Nature'. We were wondering if you were able to give a response towards the dispute on your plans to build on the Nightingale site. We would ideally like to have a filmed interview but if we could gain any response at all from ou we would be very grateful. You can contact me via my email.''

The company responded to us and said this:

''Hi Charlie


Do get in touch if you have any further queries.

Regards,

Rhian
For and on behalf of Land Securities


A spokesperson for Land Securities, said: “We were delighted when Medway Council approved our Outline Planning Application for Lodge Hill, which will allow for a truly sustainable development to be delivered. We have worked hard over several years to create a masterplan which addresses all potential impacts associated with the regeneration plans and we are grateful for the constructive involvement of Council officers, local residents and other important stakeholder groups.

“Lodge Hill will benefit life and business in Medway by bringing much-needed homes and road improvements and will create approximately 5,000 jobs to secure the Peninsula’s status as a significant economic destination in the region.”

"The proposals for Lodge Hill will create a new community hub on the Hoo Peninsula, that will bring with it benefits and amenities for people living in the area, including a countryside park, sports facilities, health services, a nursing home, three new primary schools and a new secondary school."


After reading the statement we was slightly confused as they didn't mention the nightingale birds at all or the current home of the birds - they didn't tell us what would happen to the birds. They did tell us the plus sides of building on the land however, such as creating over 5,000 jobs and also building schools and health services.

We will contact the company again to try receive some more information about the work taking place.