Chair-elect of New Forest Liberal Democrats, Jack Davies, has launched a petition

 designed to ensure a public consultation by Conservative-run Hampshire County Council does not lead to either the closure, or a reduction in service, of Efford HWRC.

With the HWRC already operating at lower hours than other centres across the New Forest, Jack is concerned that further cuts will just lead to longer trips to dispose of waste, more fly-tipping in the New Forest National Park, and more damage to the environment.

Jack said:

“I joined the Liberal Democrats because they are the party that is best at standing up for our New Forest.

“We anticipate a problem before a decision has been made in order to stand up to poor decision-making.

“The current County Councillor, by stating that there is no consultation, is showing a worrying lack of memory as well as demonstrating that only the Liberal Democrats are able to stand up for the people of Lymington and the New Forest when it comes to protecting our National Park.”

You can sign Jack’s petition here.