Noisy HGVs are shaking house, and there could be more on way, says pensioner

ROAD HAS BECOME A DANGER FOR PUPILS, CLAIMS RESIDENT

- By NIGEL SLATER Local democracy reporter

AN Ilkeston pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles passing his street.

David Arrowsmith said the noise of lorries has got worse over the years and he and his neighbours hear the vehicles frequently as early as 5am.

The 75-year-old lives in Quarry Hill Road, with a number of industrial estates nearby.

Mr Arrowsmith got in contact after it was reported that a campaign was under way in Spondon, Derby, to limit the number of HGVs passing through.

The Ilkeston resident, who has lived in Quarry Hill Road for almost 30 years, believes many of the lorries using his road are coming from Spondon to get to the industrial estates.

He claims the situation has got worse with more companies at the industrial estates near to his home.