Petition to stop Tetrosyl storing hazardous chemicals in Castleton

Tetrosyl Warehouse, Royle Barn Road, Castleton

Castleton resident Ann Simpson is asking people to sign a petition urging Rochdale Borough Council not to grant Teytrosy permission to store hazardous substances at the former Woolworths site on Royle Barn Road, Castleton.

Having gathered 300 signatures door-to-door, Mrs Simpson has launched an e-petition at:

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-tetrosyl-storing-hazardous-chemicals-in-castleton-rochdale

Explaining her objection to the application, Mrs Simpson said: "Tetrosyl intends to store thousands of tonnes of hazardous products containing toxic chemical/gases some of which are flammable and/or highly explosive on their Royle Barn Road site.

Castleton residents have good reason to be frightened. Tetrosyl is located on the former Woolworths distribution site, which was decimated by fire in 1971. Prior to this, in 1960, the ‘fireproof’ Dunlop Mill in Castleton was engulfed by fire, tragically claiming the life of employee Charles Watson and injuring others. Only four months ago there was a huge blaze at the former Carcraft site in Castleton.

"The Tetrosyl site is surrounded by a primarily residential area with houses, schools, leisure facilities, local businesses, shops, railway station (next to the site) and the canal (site of Specific Scientific Interest and Special Conservation Area). It is directly opposite an electrical substation, and adjacent to the Soccer Factory, well-attended by school children with over 100 attending the facility at weekends.

"Hazardous chemicals like these, and in these quantities, should not be stored near a densely-populated residential area. As one resident said ‘whilst we want to see new businesses bringing jobs to Castleton, not at any price, the danger these chemicals pose is a price too high'.

"Please support Castleton residents opposed to the granting of consent for Tetrosyl to store hazardous substances in the heart of their village."

• Residents and councillors react with horror at the prospect of toxic substances being stored in Castleton
  http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/108938/residents-and-councillors-react-with-horror-at-the-prospect-of-toxic-substances-being-stored-in-castleton
  
  
• Letter: Another toxic legacy? Have they learnt nothing?
  http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/129/letters-to-the-editor/108996/letter-another-toxic-legacy-have-they-learnt-nothing
  
  
• More time to object to toxic substances being stored in Castleton
  http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/1/business-news/109170/more-time-to-object-to-toxic-substances-being-stored-in-castleton

To sign the e-petition, visit:

• https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-tetrosyl-storing-hazardous-chemicals-in-castleton-rochdale