GAME - Group Against Motorway Expansion

2006-08-01T06:06:00.000+01:00

In 2004 when the government consulted on the idea of an Expressway, there was a massive response (over 9,500) with 98% of respondents saying they did not want the new road. Despite the overwhelming rejection the Highways Agency have spent the last 12 months considering the options of widening or building a tolled expressway. Two years after the first consultation the government have finally accepted what the public said first time round.
On 20th July the government announced that it had rejected the idea of a new tolled expressway, and is now concentrating on developing plans to widen the M6 between Cannock and Knutsford. Whilst the rejection of the expressway is a great victory for campaigners, widening the M6 is not a solution either as it will mean more traffic and more CO2 emissions.

There are branches of GAME in Stafford, North Staffordshire and Cheshire. For details of your nearest group and how you can get involved, contact John Gale on 01785 214894, email alison.crane@ntlworld.com or join the email group (see below)

February '06

2006-02-16T16:32:00.000Z

The feasibility study being carried out by the Highways Agency should be finished by the end of June. In July the minister, Stephen Ladyman, should announce which of three options he prefers. These are 'broadly symmetrical widening', 'broadly parallel widening' or the Expressway.

Following his announcement the Highways Agency will do further work on the chosen option and then there will be another public consultation in '07. Following that the government intends to hold a public enquiry. It is intended that either widening or the Expressway will be built by 2017.

The Highways Agency have produced detailed maps of the three options. If you want to see these maps contact the Highways Agency.

There are now action groups in Stafford, Keele and Knutsford. For updates on the campaign and further details of group meetings see our email group:

	GAME Group Against Motorway Expansion
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What YOU can do

2004-01-30T13:01:00.000Z

Although the government has ordered a feasibility study to go ahead, it is not too late to register your objection to the Expressway.

Write or email your opposition to your MP, and write to the newspapers.
Get your friends and family to write letters too
Attend our MEETINGS (see About Us) .

Write to Alistair Darling

2004-01-29T13:57:00.000Z

Draft letter:

Alistair Darling
Transport Secretary
House of Commons SW1A 1AA

NO to M6 Toll Road Expressway

NO to widening of M6 Motorway

YES to improved Public Transport

YES to Sustainable Development

Dear Alistair Darling,

I am writing to express my concern at the proposal for a new tolled expressway running parallel to the M6 motorway, and the suggestion that the only alternative is the widening of the M6.

I am AGAINST both the proposal for a tolled expressway parallel to the M6 and the alternative plan to widen the M6.

I am FOR measures to reduce overall demand for transport, widespread investment in public transport, and priority action to combat global climate change.

Yours sincerely,

Email Your MP

2004-01-27T13:57:00.000Z

You can email your MP telling her/him that you are opposed to the M6 Eway.

Suggested wording:

Please tell Alistair Darling that I am opposed to the new Toll Motorway in the Staffordshire and Cheshire Countryside, because it would increase congestion in our towns and destroy our precious environment.

Use these links:

Paul Farrelly MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Charlotte Atkins MP for Staffordshire Moorlands
Bill Cash MP for Stone
David Kidney MP for Stafford
Joan Walley MP for Stoke on Trent North
Dr Tony Wright MP for Cannock Chase
Ann Winterton MP for Congleton

Or look up your MP here

Write to your MP

2004-01-26T13:50:00.000Z

His/her address will be

Name of MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 1AA

Draft letter:

Dear XXX,

NO to M6 Toll Road Expressway

NO to widening of M6 Motorway

YES to improved Public Transport

YES to Sustainable Development

I am writing to express my concern at the proposal for a new tolled expressway running parallel to the M6 motorway, and the suggestion that the only alternatie is the widening of the M6.

I am AGAINST both the proposal for a tolled expressway parallel to the M6 and the alternative plan to widen the M6.

I am FOR measures to reduce overall demand for transport, widespread investment in public transport, and priority action to combat global climate change.

Yours sincerely,

About GAME

2004-01-24T13:49:00.000Z

GAME is campaigning against the proposed M6 toll Expressway. Alistair Darling has put this forward as an alternative to widening of the M6, but we believe that neither are necessary, and the better alternative is developing a sustainable transport system.

We welcome new members.

To contact us phone John Gale: 01785 214894.
Or email: 'mele@ic24.net'

GAME was founded by John Gale.

LINKS

2004-01-22T01:50:00.000Z

Campaigns to protect the environment and the countryside:
North Staffs Actionnet
Staffordshire Campaign to Protect Rural England
Cheshire Campaign to Protect Rural England
West Midlands Friends of the Earth
West Midlands Campaign to Protect Rural England
North West Region Campaign to Protect Rural England
Transport 2000
Roadblock
Friends of the Earth (national M6 campaign page)
Greenpeace
The Green Party
Road Block