Residents say their objections are being ignored

Representatives from South West Water are expected at Church Cove to try to persuade local people to drop their opposition to sewage facilities.

The water company says it has the necessary planning permission and a consultation process has been followed.

Protesters say they intend to stay at the site to protect the woodland.

Ten days ago local people, angry at the potential damage to the wood, blocked access to the site at Church Cove.

It is thought when the South West Water managers return to the site on Thursday, they intend to show how few trees they want to fell.

But Zena Browning says she still feels local residents' objections have been ignored.

Kim Vanstone, South West Water's programme leader for the Church Cove project, said more talks between contractors, residents, and the company will take place.

He said: "We want to minimise the number of trees that would be affected.

"What we have done is offered to replant as many trees as we can and work with the local community to construct a new woodland, appreciating that it's not necessarily a instant fix."