At the last Parish Council meeting a comment was made by a member of the public that he felt "disappointed" that the council lends its support to the Fritton and St. Olaves Parish Council in objecting to the proposed quarry at Fritton Woods. The basis for his disappointment was that Burgh Castle PC did not object to the extension of operations at the established quarry, where he used to work, on Butt Lane.

My position is a simple one. Folkes Plant and Aggregates operate an established sand extraction operation, alongside their recycling activities, whereas the quarry proposed in Fritton would destroy aches of much enjoyed woodland. Why penalise existing jobs and contribution to the local economy? Of course I supported the extension to operations at the Welcome Pit on Butt Lane, it was the sensible thing to do.

I think it is unfair to make such comments about a democratic decision made by Burgh Castle PC when the comparison for such comments is as diverse as it is.