From John Fox.
IN support of the Constable of St Helier, I also over the years have found the stink of the compost site unbearable at times when working on boats with the wind from an easterly direction.

For years we have had to put up with sulphur and soot deposits on boats when the power station is running. This include our white vans. These have large yellow acid stains, which, if not removed immediately, are difficult to remove later.

It must have fallen all over town at times. Were health officials worried? How many of those responsible for locating the compost site at La Collette actually live downwind of it? Like Bellozanne, it is disgusting sometimes, sick-making, and I also feel sorry for the people who work there.

This site is south-south-west of the town in prevailing westerly winds — the last place you ought to put an industrial plant.

So the health officials are now (at last) investigating. Do you really think they would even consider going against the establishment? Sadly, I feel it will be very skilfully dealt with to their own satisfaction, not that of Mr and Mrs Joe Public. Too costly, no doubt.

Why can’t we consider seriously the large Ronez quarry site? This is coming to the end of its useful working life over the next few years. It is in the right place. Prevailing winds will take all the smells offshore, and it’s almost out of sight except for the odd passing boat. It even has its own harbour.

Has no one in our States got the gumption to push it forward? Some are full of promise at the hustings and then fall by the wayside, join the club and toe the line when elected.

No wonder some people feel it’s not worth voting. No one likes to complain, but frustration brings it to a head.
Maison Signaux,
Chemin des Signaux,
St Brelade.