Leeds Trolleybus Inquiry – Day 3
by Claire Randall
On the third day of the Leeds Trolleybus Public Enquiry we found out more about Mr Martin Farrington’s value systems, and how little research he has put into the areas which would be affected by the proposed trolley system. I would urge you to listen to some of the audio recordings of the Leeds Trolleybus Enquiry that I have been making with the assistance of the gentlemen of the North West Leeds Transport Forum.
Leeds Trolleybus Public Enquiry Day 3: May 1 2014 First Morning Session.
Leeds Trolleybus Public Enquiry Day 3: May 1 2014 Late Morning Session.
Leeds Trolleybus Public Enquiry Day 3: May 1 2014 Early Afternoon Session.
Leeds Trolleybus Public Enquiry Day 3: May 1 2014 Late Afternoon Session.
The most extraordinary moment of the day for me was when Mr Farrington said that he couldn’t bring the fields of Headingley Hill to his mind. The largest and most complex green site that would be lost, of the entire route, and he can’t bring it into his mind. As if it was some little detail that is beneath his consideration. Well, he does see himself as a big picture man, and he does like to delegate to his subordinates, like getting them to write parts of his statement, for instance.
