25 tippers on short-term
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• After hearing the evidence of Mr. V. G. Brown, managing director of Continuous Haulage Contractors Ltd., Bury, the North Western deputy LA, Mr. A. H. Jolliffe, sitting at Manchester last week. told Mr. Brown there was no support for the application. From the evidence given it seemed the application needed amending and he should seek advice, said the LA.
Continuous Haulage Contractors sought a new B licence for 25 tippers, with conditions: "Road making and building materials for S. L Parkinson, Ltd., in connection with the Lancashire/Yorkshire M62 and M67 motorway, within 25 miles of base." Mr. Brown said his company supplied stone to Parkinson, carried in vehicles on C licence, and was often asked to take "muck" away as a return load.
Mr. J. A. Backhouse, for four objectors. said the evidence showed the applicant wanted to carry excavated materials from Parkinson's site and suggested a short-term licence to cover.
In consequence Mr. Jolliffe granted a shortterm licence, for three months, for the vehicles applied for, with conditions: "Road making materials and excavated materials for S. L. Parkinson, Ltd., within 25 miles of base.