“The Environment Agency doesn’t care about us.” That’s the view of people trying to get Penton Hook Island in Staines reopened after it was shut to residents in February last year.

“The Environment Agency doesn’t care about us.” That’s the view of people trying to get Penton Hook Island in Staines reopened after it was shut to residents in February last year.

The Environment Agency says the presence of ash dieback disease means it is a public safety issue with a risk of falling branches. But Denise Saliagopoulos from campaign group, Save Penton Hook Island, says that argument is “wearing thin.” She's been talking with Jackie's Ed Sharpe. Click here to listen: https://audioboom.com/posts/8967898-campaigner-denise-saliagopoulos-talking-to-jackie-s-ed-sharpe-about-the-ongoing-closure-of-pento