I really am delighted to hear of Corby Borough Council's decision to throw out the Brookfield Waste Treatment Plant proposal.
For the last eighteen months, I have campaigned alongside local Conservative councillors against it, in support of the excellent locally organised campaign - this decision really is testament to their hard work and determination and I wish all involved a very well-deserved rest over Christmas!
The major concern was the environmental threat to the community and like everyone else, I was horrified by the idea of Gretton and the surrounding villages becoming a dumping ground for regional rubbish.
I very much hope that the developers will not consider a fresh application, because local people have been clear and their wishes should be respected. However, should they, Councillor Rob McKellar was right when he said we will all "fight them on the beaches."