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    I am not sure as to the exact location of the polluted area of Head Street that is among the three most polluted areas, as this was not clarified in a recent comment and the road in question rises toward the High Street. I am sure however that the other two are not at the top of the hill.

    I am also sure that I said that the high street was least vulnerable to pollution. Whilst I (admittedly) lack data for this it was not listed among the (alleged) "three most polluted areas in Colchester."

    This is perhaps because its East-West orientation makes good use of the potential of wind to clear fumes that might otherwise linger.(anyone with data please illuminate me with facts (not claims) as I would be most interested to review this data.

    I have never claimed that I think it will fail. I have however stated quite clearly, that I consider the plan ill-conceived and not really what is needed. Indeed I actually favour (at least in principle) pedestrianisation of the High Street, as long as it is not a cop-out where the shoppers and other pedestrians have to dodge buses, taxis, motorbikes and cyclists. I have no problem with any of these groups, but fail to see exactly what the proposal to ban cars will achieve in its own right."
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In today's Gazette: High Street car ban revolt

In today's Gazette: Protesters have called for the Colchester High Street car ban to be scrapped - days before it begins.

Traders, residents, disabled residents, restaurateurs, publicans and primary school pupils all gathered at Colchester Town Hall to opposed the 18 month trial which begins on Sunday.

* Another new primary school could be built in north Colchester.

Essex County Council has bought a ten-acre site on the New Braiswick Park estate between Bergholt Road and Apprentice Drive and it is believed it has been earmarked for the site of a new school.

* Teenager Andre Vella has appeared in court charged with the murder of Thomas Brittain.

Vella, 19, of Kirby Cross, did not enter a plea when he appeared before magistrates in Chelmsford.

* The family of a promising fashion designer have spoken of her brave fight against cancer.

Nicole Abbott, 34, died after battling breast cancer for two years.

For more on these and other stories, see today's Gazette. There is always more in the paper than there is online.

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