As all will be aware, ECC are running a consultation on various sites they would consider for minerals/ gravel extraction. Patch Park Farm, in the Abridge area, is one of these sites, and any activity there would of course have a knock-on effect on surrounding parishes, Stapleford Abbotts being among them. Here is the Parish Council letter of response and objection to the inclusion of Patch Park. All residents can to respond to the consultation individually - see the link on news article regarding the consultation extension.