Fighting new phone mast
I WOULD like to address Vodafone's comments in the article headlined '530 residents sign up to fight mast appeal' (Gazette, December 21).
Vodafone's Dr Rob Matthews stated that it offered a meeting in April.
Of the two letters received from Vodafone's representatives, neither offered a meeting. This will be pursued.
Dr Matthews stated that nine alternative sites were reviewed, neglecting to mention that six are residential, one a listed building, one site was in Boldon Golf Club and the last in a cemetery.
Vodafone claims the proposed site minimises the visual impact – planning a 12m pole topped by 1.6m antennae, a 1.5m by 1.48m cabinet and a 0.89m electrical pillar.
Located on the footpath near homes, this will be highly visible, no matter what colour they paint it.
Dr Matthews seeks to 'reassure' residents about health concerns, stating that World Health Organisation (WHO) studies have not provided evidence that radio frequency (RF) exposure from masts increases the risk of cancer.
This comment ignores the scientific controversy surrounding RF radiation.
Organisations such as the European Environment Agency have issued health warnings, a European Parliament resolution statedit is 'greatly
concerned' and there are cases in Europe where councils are refusing and even dismantling masts, on the basis of health risks.
The WHO advice was written by Dr MH Repacholi, co-ordinator of radiation and environmental health, who has documented links to the mobile phone industry.
Out of respect for everybody who worked extremely hard in bringing our objection to this point, I would like to clarify that I am not lead petitioner; but on occasion, a spokesperson with the support of the residents.
Beryl Massam,
Front Street,
East Boldon.
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