This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Save Wethersfield Airfield
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The Government is reneging on commitments in the Environment Act to stop the decline of wildlife by proposing to develop two mega-prisons on the site of the old Wethersfield airfield, which has become an important space for nature near Braintree, Essex.
Some 74 species of birds, many Red-listed, nest nearby and the area comprises 75,000 trees and shrubs. The site also includes ancient woodland, as well as Great Crested Newts and rare orchids. Red-listed birds on the site include European Turtle Dove, Northern Lapwing and Grey Partridge.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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We understand that you are concerned about the prospect of new prisons being built around RAF Wethersfield, but we're not sure if you want the Government to commit to not building these prisons here, or take some other action or actions regarding this site.
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