The petition outlined an area expertise that the Council has limited knowledge of, and influence upon, but may wish to still consider the possibility of lobbying. The concerns are centred on potential impact to human health, rather than broader environmental concerns, and therefore it would be appropriate for the petition to be further considered by the Housing, Health and Community Committee.

A case against the Government was brought by Action Against 5G.The High Court handed down the judgment on the judicial review hearing not in favour of the applicant - Action Against 5G. Permission to appeal was applied for against the judgement received, this subsequently was refused. Currently, on December 12, 2023 an application to the European Court of Human Rights has been submitted.

Cllr Dr Barrett MOVED an amendment to the recommendation, SECONDED by Cllr Worsfold to be as followed: For the Committee to note the content of the report, and to refer the petition to Housing, Health & Community Committee for further scrutiny if the European Court of Human Rights accept appeal.

Following a full discussion a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

RECOMMENDATION

R1 – For the Committee to note the content of the report, and to refer the petition to Housing, Health & Community Committee for further scrutiny if the European Court of Human Rights accept appeal.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

The information available suggests that concerns are centred on potential impact to human health, rather than broader environmental concerns, and therefore it would be appropriate for the petition to be considered by the Housing, Health and Community Committee.