I was surprised by the article (The Agus, July 2) about the proposals for the Hollingdean Waste Transfer site, which suggested the only alternative to locating the recycling facility and waste transfer station there was large numbers of lorries transporting waste across the country.
The local waste plan for Brighton and Hove and East Sussex identifies Hangleton Bottom as a possible site for the facilities proposed for Hollingdean.
Indeed, the planning inspector's report following the public enquiry on the waste plan indicates fewer problems affecting neighbouring communities than there would be if it was built in Hollingdean.
By all means, let's have a debate about this proposal but let's make sure it actually considers all the options for alternative sites.
-David Lepper MP, Brighton Pavilion (Labour)
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