Mark Crosby (Jan 17) claims the people of Pitsea are being nimby in their campaign against the waste plant proposals at Courtauld Road.

He seems to forget that the residents of Pitsea also have a landfill site, sewage treatment plant, bail hostel - not to mention the Govern-ment trying to also foist on them a travellers' site.

Residents, quite rightfully, are concerned about the impact a further 180 lorry movements will have on already congested roads and on their quality of life.

As Mr Crosby is such a fan (and of incineration also) maybe he would like to identify a site near his home and then maybe everyone will be happy!

Cllr Andrew Baggott
Raven Lane
Billericay