Another 18-metre telecommunications mast is being proposed for the Melbourne Road/Herne Road junction in Bushey (April 2021).  This follows rejection of masts in Little Bushey Lane and Aldenham Road and despite the existence of a mast nearby on Bushey High Street.

This would place the mast less than 200 metres from a primary school and in the centre of a residential area. 

There is only a small window of opportunity for us to voice our concerns. Please sign to show your objection to this disturbing proposal.

The following evidence was gathered by another concerned resident in appealing against the mast in Little Bushey Lane:

The purpose is to provide better connectivity though this technology. However, there are very serious concerns over the safety of 5G. A recent appeal by over 400 doctors and scientists has been sent to the EU to prevent the roll out of 5G due to health concerns “especially infants, children and pregnant women, as well as the environment” http://www.5gappeal.eu This website has more information about what 5G is.

There has not been sufficient research on the cumulative or long-term effect of this technology. Many scientists consider it has the potential to cause serious harm to all animals, humans and the environment. Children are particularly vulnerable to these effects.

Although governments and industry are following international safety guidelines, scientists are saying these are outdated and incorrect and need to be reviewed urgently. There is much peer-reviewed evidence to show that 4G and wifi may already be causing harm at a deep cellular level and 5G will be much worse. 

"At a time when environmental health scientists tackle serious global issues such as climate change and chemical toxicants in public health, there is an urgent need to address so-called electrosmog. A genuine evidence-based approach to the risk assessment and regulation of anthropogenic electromagnetic fields will help the health of us all, as well as that of our planetary home. Some government health authorities have recently taken steps to reduce public exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation by regulating use of wireless devices by children and recommending preferential use of wired communication devices in general, but this ought to be a coordinated international effort." The Lancet. Dec 2018 www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(18)30221-3/fulltext 

5G will be launched in addition to 4G and it will use a higher frequency bandwidth. As this higher frequency radiation doesn't travel so far, there will be mini antennae placed in our streets, homes, offices, hospitals and schools which will increase our exposure to radiation massively. Although 5G will initially be launched in the lower bandwidths (close to 4G), it will gradually move up into higher bandwidths (including ones that the military use as a weapon) as the lower ones get crowded.

5G has already been delayed in many towns in Europe and the US including Brussels, Geneva, Glastonbury, Totnes, Frome, Brighton and Hove, Rome and parts of California due to safety concerns.

Please sign this petition and if you can, email your objections to consult.planning@hertsmere.gov.uk quoting application number 21/0834/PD56O and help stop 5G in Bushey until long term studies and sound evidence can confirm the safety of this technology.