Last week, I visited Peter and George of family-run business J & J Franks Ltd at Mercers Quarry which, as some of you may know, is actually the largest deposit of soft sand in the South East.
I thanked them for ensuring that HGVs use the main roads and for protecting the local environment and wildlife, including planting 30,000 trees on their land.
A brilliant example of a thriving local business supporting the local community and how HGV movements can work if they’re using the right roads and are not excessive.
J & J Franks have been part of the community for over 80 years, and I look forward to working with them in the future.
