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‘Rats, flooding, houses SHAKING’ | Wigan council ‘abandons’ residence over MEGA warehouse – Part 2

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In Part 2 of the investigation into the ‘mega’ warehouse in Astley, Alex Armstrong speaks directly with the residents of Wigan Council who claim their homes have been ruined by a massive industrial development. Homeowners describe the nightmare of rat infestations, flooding, and their houses shaking.

Wigan Council has been accused of treating the community with ‘utter contempt’, with residents claiming they were never properly notified of the scale of the project. Linda Duberley and Adam Brooks discuss the threatening legal letters sent to residents whose houses have been disrupted, adding that this isn’t an isolated incident.

0:00 – The warehouse ‘monstrosity’ in residents’ gardens.

0:43 – Broken Promises: Failing to speak up.

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7:42 – Panel Debate: Adam on the ‘us versus them’ mentality of local authorities.

8:54 – Why a simple wooden fence isn’t enough to block a warehouse.

10:20 – Legal Threats: Residents targeted for trying to be heard.

11:53 – Will Labour’s new rules lead to more cases?

13:05 – The Power of Money: Why multinational corporations always seem to win.

14:10 – Public outrage over the disempowerment of ordinary people.

15:11 – Wigan Council’s Response

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