Plans for a huge railhead logistics hub at Ravenscraig have been thrown out by North Lanarkshire councillors.The Russell Group, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies, is seeking permission to build a railhead logistics hub at the former industrial site, which is now home to hundreds of new houses.However, the plans have been thrown off track by the council who opted to reject the proposals.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Ryan O’Donnell, chairman of the Ravenscraig Community Action Group, told us: “Two Christmases ago, the Russell Group thought this was a deal done behind closed doors. "North Lanarkshire communities, businesses, councillors, MPs and Scottish Labour, Conservative, SNP and Scottish Green MSPs said 'that isn’t so'.“What the Russell Group asked was that this council cast aside two decades of planned progress and investment – but progressive place making happens by choice, not chance.“Their flawed vision, as the council recognised, threatens that co-ordinated progress, locking out next steps investment, depriving North Lanarkshire of new and social housing; damaging our communities and setting a nationally dangerous precedent.“This Christmas, two years on, we are grateful to members from all parties who sent a strong and clear message to the Russell Group and Ravenscraig Ltd
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