The public inquiry into Pembrokeshire County Council's non-determination of an application to install a Tetra mast near a holiday home for disabled children in Penally resumes next week. The inquiry, which has seen the Harriet Davis Seaside Holiday Trust go up against telecommunications company Arquiva in a bid to stop them siting a police communications mast 50 metres from The Wheelabout home on The Ridgeway, ran for two days last month. It was then adjourned by Welsh Assembly appointed town and country planning inspector, Gwynedd Thomas, but will resume for a final day at the De Valence, Tenby, next Wednesday, February 28. "Airwave's London-based barrister will be presenting their closing argument, having had an extra month to prepare their case," said campaigner against the mast, Clr. Mrs. Ann Dassen, of Penally, this week. "It will be interesting to see if they actually recognise the case put by Mr. Michael Charles on behalf of The Harriet Davis Trust. "Until now there has been no acknowledgement that I have seen of disability, let alone profound and life-limiting disability in children, in their mass of written evidence. "Most companies will have some kind of disability policy in place, yet if you access Airwave O2's website and type 'disability' in the search facility, there is nothing listed!" Tomorrow (Saturday), meanwhile, supporters of the Harriet Davis Trust will be gathering at The Wheelabout at 10 am to give John and Kit Davis a hand to tidy up the garden before the inspector's site visit on February 28. All are welcome, and coffee and biscuits will be provided - no experience necessary. Further details can be obtained from Ann on 01834 844957.
