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The deadline for the submission of a statement is 12.00 noon, Tuesday 14 January 2020.
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Minutes:
The Leader reported that one question had been received and nine statements.
Question from Sue Merefield
What work has been done to investigate the feasibility of monitoring the radio emission levels of the Lansdowne Digital Pilot and, assuming this work is ongoing, how is the public being informed of progress?
Response by the Leader of the Council
We are currently reviewing potential solutions and are looking to replicate what is taking place in Barcelona. This will involve monitoring emission levels remotely utilising specialist equipment (sensors) which regularly feeds back readings to a dedicated page on the Council’s website. Initially, we are considering monitoring emissions on an hourly basis, but will keep this under review. As part of commissioning the network we will also use specialist hand held devices to validate the readings from any remote sensors.
Statement from Christopher Gordon, local resident:
We are aware that BCP are proposing to install 5G in a Lansdowne Smart Place pilot which could lead to the roll out of this technology across the 3 Boroughs. We would implore BCP Councillors and Officers to diligently research the implications, particularly in respect of severe damage to health, before agreeing to the installation of such a dramatic increase in E.M. transmission points. This will mean that everyone in the area would be constantly bombarded by the highest level of E.M. exposure. Should damage to health arise BCP Council could be liable under the terms of the Nuremberg Protocol.
Statement from Lee Farmer, local resident:
I recall my human rights to live in peace, safety, and harmony, not exposed to harm of any sort. I do not endorse the rollout of 5G / EMF devices. They are undoubtedly a threat to life as a whole. There is insurmountable independent evidence backing this from professionals in all fields on a global level. In law nobody can convincingly say they were unaware of the facts once they have been formally notified of them. Ignorance is no defence in law and a vote to allow the rollout of 5G is a vote for genocide.
Statement read out by Nick Greenwood on behalf of Charles Ross Illingworth, local resident:
"The recommendations of the O&S Committee on 5G are deeply flawed. At the second ‘Call for Evidence’ meeting requesting written evidence there was no engagement, nor genuine acknowledgement with the written evidence submitted from those opposing the rollout of 5G.
Council Officers seemed unaware or unconcerned with any of the downsides of 5G and this absence was not robustly challenged by councillors present. I submit that the way the committee operated in this regard, and the advice subsequently given to Cabinet may contravene the Nolan principles set in place to protect citizens from improper practice by those in public life."
Statement read out by the Monitoring Officer on behalf of Charles Ross Illingworth, local resident:
"I oppose the pilot scheme for fixed penalty notices for environmental enforcement.
This has been reported on elsewhere in the country and frequently results in the persecution of de minimis infractions by enforcement officials, often on a commission or bonus basis. These officials act as judge and jury and will harass constituents when a reasonable and contextual view should be taken of the infraction.
There needs to be a proper appeals system based on proportionality of offense, and this needs to be easy and straightforward for people. There needs to be a reasonable threshold for a substantive offense if this is not to be unjust."
Statement read out by the Chief Executive on behalf of Lorna Markey, local resident:
“I am against 5G smart technology being installed in Dorset and request BCP stop the 5G programme due to the dangers of electromagnetic radiation.
To obtain further information I urge all councillors and officers to read Computer Weekly. Com/feature Mobile Phones and Health: is 5G being rolled out too fast? Published April 2019.
The risks of 5G far out way the benefits.
BCP will be liable financially for insurance claims and health care due to escalating ill health in the population because of increased radiation.
Do you want your families, children, friends, the whole environment exposed to intensive, unprecedented levels of electromagnetic radiation? I for one do not. “
Statement from Jane Prow, local resident:
I urge BCP Council to please act responsibly ASAP and stop the roll out of 5G in Bournemouth and the initial test bed site at the Landsdowne. There has been no long term independent studies on the potential health risks on humans, or any other living organisms. As there may be a time lag between exposure and the harmful effects we may suffer as a consequence and could result in massive numbers of humans suffering irreversible negative neurological, physical and psychological injury. We are leaping from 4G at 2.5 GHz to 5G where frequencies go up to 90 GHz.
Statement read out by Sally Harris on behalf of Darren Pidwell (Mudeford Sandbank Beach Hut Association), local resident:
MSBHA (Mudeford Sandbank Beach Hut Association) Statement. Representing 346 beach hut owners contributing £900,000 per annum revenue to BCP Council
“In principal the MSBHA supports the rebuild of the café but strongly believes that increased retail floor space, additional covers and higher footfall would have a negative environmental impact on this sensitive site (SSSI/ Green belt). This is contrary to the Mudeford Sandbank Management Plan 2014 – 2024.
The omission of a like for like rebuild option which satisfies lease obligations does not allow for an informed decision to be made.
We ask that Cabinet members consider the amendments submitted by MSBHA to officers (attached) and incorporate them into any approval to continue with the project.”
Statement from Emma Johnson, local resident:
Our environment is heavily polluted with invisible toxic electrosmog. The combined EMFs from our multitude of wireless devices is slowly cooking us.
Untested and unregulated 5G technology is an existential threat to all living things. You have the power to stop it here in BCP.
324 Bournemouth East residents voted for me in the General Election as an independent candidate campaigning to stop 5G.
100+ people attended a 5G & EMFs Community Meeting for BCP. I invited all BCP councillors – a few attended.
If any councillor would like more information I would be happy to meet you to go through the evidence and answer your questions.
Statement read out by Emma Johnson on behalf of Cathryn Jones
"Please stop 5g now
We don't want it here!
We want to be safe
Not to live in fear
that health will come second
to internet speed
Will you listen to the people?
Will you take heed?
To the warnings, concerns
that we don't know enough
That insufficient testing
has been carried out on this stuff
BCP we urge you to listen
Other local authorities do
Glastonbury, Frome, Totnes,
to name a few
Brighton & Hove more recently too
Follow suit
Take a stand
Demand more to be shown
That health will come first
on our planet called home!"