Egger did receive some support at Christmas, albeit misguided, in a letter from an Oakwood resident to the Hexham Courant (25 December 2009). The writer claimed that the views of 40 or so residents, (those who have been severely affected by Egger’s reluctance to comply properly with the Permit to Operate), were of no value and that we should all be glad to have Egger on our doorstep.
Naturally, this caused a great deal of indignation amongst residents and at least 3 of them responded through the Courant’s letter columns (8 January 2010). The tone and content of the responses may not have been to Egger’s liking.