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Berkeley's School Governors Board Member

This has shocked us all to the core.

@BerkeleyGroupUK's Head of Construction at #SouthallWaterside asked to join the board of governors at the adjacent Blair Peach Primary School.

This is from the minutes of that meeting (29/11/17). 1/7

"The HT reported that a smell/odour from the building works has on certain occasions been extremely strong, resulting in headaches ad asthma attacks. In addition, a white cloud / mist was apparent for two days." 2/7

"The HT confirmed that she will close the school if she feels that the health and safety the staff and students is compromised." 3/7

"A Governor asked if he felt there could be conflicts of interest between those of the school and the construction site. RW hopes that by enabling a two-way conversation, matters can be influenced such that concerns are dealt with before they become an issue." 4/7

"...the Governors debated the issue of community concerns regarding the Berkeley development. However, it was agreed that this was a separate issue from any concerns the school may have." 5/7

HT = Head Teacher at Blair Peach Primary School #Southall (I emailed her about this on Friday. She replied to say she has nothing to say, and that if I try to contact her again she will seek legal advice).

RW = Richard Watler (@rickwatler, who has now blocked me on Twitter) 6/7

#Southall children being physically harmed by @BerkeleyGroupUK's #airpollution at #SouthallWaterside, contaminated old gasworks site.

Don't believe me? Take a look for yourself!

@johnmcdonnellMP @CarolineLucas @juliangbell @VirendraSharma

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