Jan Higgins wrote:Maybe if the leaflet had been along the lines of the reply to BenjiB's phone call it might have been received in a more positive way. Instead the DHB chose to threaten and browbeat Dover as well as Deal, DHB are far too used to getting their own way and seem unable to sensibly deal with opposition.
I think they obviously need someone else in charge of public relations and publicity if they want to win us round.
Sorry, but that is a bit unfair. DHB have explained this extensively. Neil Wiggins likewise made all the same points, and was shot down for it. Some people simply don't want to listen because their longstanding grievances with DHB mean they have already made their minds up.
For what it's worth, I agree with BenjiB. The MMO will make a decision on the Goodwins, based on the evidence. That is good enough for me, whatever they decide. If the Goodwins can be dredged with minimal impact to wildlife, and sympathetically with regards to any remains and wrecks etc., that must be great news for Dover.