Cllr John Crago of Torpoint, Chairman of caradon Council proposed the recommendation from the Planning and Local Economy Panel which was seconded by Conservative PPC and Caradon councillor for Millbrook Sheryll Murray.

An additional request that the License issued to the Cattwater Harbour Commissioners be suspended pending full monitoring of the disposal operations was proposed by Sheryll Murray and included in the recommendation.

Sheryll Murray said " I am delighted that Caradon Councillors showed full support for the protection of our beautiful Whitsand Bay. It is sad that the government is carrying out disposal operations in this area and the only justification they can provide is that the site has been used for centuries. My addition to the recommendation was based on reports that I had received locally that the vessels used to transport the dredged materials were not tipping in the correct SE Corner of the disposal site and until operations are monitored with each vessel carrying an independent observer, I am not happy for any further disposal to continue.

This area is of vital importance to the economy of Caradon and it is totally unacceptable to justify disposal of waste at sea just because it is out of the view of the public.

I pay tribute to Dave Peake, the ex police diver who has tirelessly campaigned to protect the marine environment in Whitsand Bay and call on the Minister to make sure the recommendation from Caradon is carried out. I will be keeping a close eye on this situation and raising the issue with our Shadow Minister Bill Wiggin MP who has already questioned the Minister in parliament on the subject"