Why a rural village has been flooded with yellow banners

A rural Lancashire village has been flooded with yellow banners as residents protest against a proposed quarry. Many homes, farms and buildings across Preesall, near Fleetwood, are covered in the banners in opposition to the plans.

Villagers have criticised the scheme proposed by developers Baxter Group Ltd. The plans, which have rumbled on for more than 12 months, could see a pit built between Lancaster Road and Bourbles Lane, Lancs Live reports.

Glyn Dale, 72, has lived in the area for a number of years and the proposed quarry would sit only 10 yards from his front door. He says main issue is a potential impact on his health, as the ex-teacher lives with severe COPD; the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

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He said: "I have very severe COPD and sometimes, even bending down to tie up my shoelaces can leave me breathless for five minutes. I want to tell people from the planning group that their decision will certainly affect the quality of my life.

"It may even affect the length of my life because I am going to have to keep all of the windows and doors closed. I will not be able to use the garden in the summer, or at anytime I will not be able to go outside.

"At best, I am going to be a prisoner in my own home. At worst, the dust could kill me."

The potential impact of silica and dust is not only important to Glyn and his personal situation, but he worries this could also impact other residents' health and the environment at large too. Residents are also being warned that the building work could mean one HGV lorry