BenIreland published Three oak trees halt £40 million sport centre development...

Plans for a £40 million sports centre at the University of Nottingham have been rejected by councillors - because three ancient oak trees are in the way.Councillors voted seven to six against the proposals at the University of Nottingham in a meeting at Loxley House on Wednesday January 21.It means the development will not go ahead, after the decision by Nottingham City Council's planning committee.Councillor Cat Arnold, who sits on the committee, said: "I'm very...