Press Release
For Immediate Release
Woodland Campaigners Block Main Road
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On Sunday 26 May 2002 Hundreds of local residents
halted traffic for several hours in Titnore lane, a 'rat-run' linking the A27 and A259 in Durrington, west of Worthing in West Sussex. Despite rain and high winds they turned out to show their anger over a housing development, which threatens unique ancient
Titnore lane and the unique woodland.
Local resident John Clark said: "Clearly residents are furious over this development scheme. The massive support the campaign received today has sent a message loud and clear to planners, developers and the politicians. If you proceed with this scheme against resident wishes - expect bigger and bigger protests."
Mr Clark continued: "Despite residents anger, the protest was good humoured with colourful banners and chants of: National Park Here, Save Our Woodland and No More Traffic, etc. Perhaps the Police were surprised by the number of residents. Mums, dads and children were able to walk up and down Titnore Lane as their numbers closed the road. Remarked an elderly resident 'Because of speeding traffic it's the first time in 30 years I've been able to walk along here, I'm so happy".
Finally Mr Clark said: "Unfortunately as residents made their way home, an over eager police officer - in trying to remove a banner from the A259 round-about - caused some residents to react, with one resident being set upon by several officers and thrown screaming into a police van".
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