Hampshire construction stopped over wildlife concerns

A £20 million scheme to build a new bus route in Hampshire has been brought to a stop as the result of concerns over local wildlife.

Following a challenge by an anonymous individual, work on the Fareham to Gosport Bus Rapid Transit programme has been closed down while the High Court judges whether it is causing harm to the environment.

According to the BBC, environmentalists have claimed that the bus scheme could be putting populations of badgers and bats at risk.

Following the work stoppage, councillor Ken Thornber said: "Hampshire County Council will be vigorously opposing the application for judicial review and is taking immediate action to get the injunction discharged at the earliest opportunity."

However, he confirmed that all work at the site has been temporarily halted until the legal dispute is concluded.

Last week, the Independent suggested that people attempting to attract wildlife into their gardens should let their grass and hedges grow long.

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