⚠️ RRT Challenges Colchester Council Over Misleading 5G Report
Sent via Email – 16th March 2026
From: Eileen O’Connor, Director, EM Radiation Research Trust
A publicly funded report has misrepresented the EM Radiation Research Trust (RRT) as an “activist group,” stating: “Some activist groups, such as Action Against 5G and the EM Radiation Research Trust, have influenced local discourse in Colchester. These groups raise concerns about certificate errors, cancer claims, or a lack of ‘independent’ testing.”
The description within the report implies that the EM Radiation Research Trust spreads misinformation and promotes “fake news,” despite our decades of evidence-based advocacy, independent scientific collaborations, and commitment to precautionary public health policies. We are taking action to set the record straight and ensure that public officials and the wider community understand the charity’s legitimate work.
The EM Radiation Research Trust, a registered UK charity since 2003 (No. 1106304), has sent an open letter to Colchester City Council regarding this report, prepared by Intelligens Consulting and authored by Iqbal Singh Bedi.
Confidentiality Notice vs Public Access – Defending Our Reputation
The report “5G Environmental Consulting – Intelligens Consulting for Colchester City Council” contains a confidentiality notice indicating it was intended solely for the use of Colchester City Council.
Report Details
• Title: 5G Environmental Consulting – Intelligens Consulting for Colchester City Council
• Prepared for: Colchester City Council
• Prepared by: Intelligens Consulting
• Date: July 2025
• PDF Link: https://cbccrmdata.blob.core.windows.net/noteattachment/CBC-null-5G-environmental-consulting-Intelligens%20Consulting%20for%20Colchester%20City%20Council%20-%20Issue%202.pdf
However, the Council has published the report online, making it publicly accessible. Sharing and analysing the document is therefore justified in the interests of public transparency, accountability, and defending the reputation of the EM Radiation Research Trust.
The EM Radiation Research Trust takes its integrity and evidence-based work extremely seriously. We remain committed to scrutinising public documents and raising awareness of misleading claims while remaining fully compliant with legal and ethical standards.
The EM Radiation Research Trust letter, sent to the Chief Executive, Council Leader, Cabinet Members, and other councillors, calls on the Council to:
♦ Review the report’s language concerning organisations raising public health concerns.
♦ Issue a formal clarification confirming that the EM Radiation Research Trust is a registered UK charity engaged in scientific and public health advocacy.
♦ Ensure future public-facing materials accurately reflect the charity’s status, work, and reliance on peer-reviewed evidence.
The Council has acknowledged receipt of the letter and indicated that their Monitoring Officer, Andrew Weavers, will respond.
We are publishing the full letter here to ensure transparency and to inform the public, campaigners, and decision-makers about the critical importance of accurate, evidence-based reporting on electromagnetic field safety.
📄 Read the full open letter:
📢 Call to Action
We urge supporters, campaigners, and members of the public to:
♦ Read the full open letter – councillors, planning officers, MPs, and other public officials should be aware of it.
♦ Share the letter with your local councillors, MPs, and decision-makers to ensure they understand their legal duties toward public health, the precautionary principle, and responsibilities under UK planning law.
♦ Help protect accurate public information – misrepresenting independent charities like RRT risks misleading the public and decision-makers about genuine health risks from wireless technologies.
Why This Matters
🙏 Thanks to Colchester Council Watch for highlighting key concerns in the commissioned 5G report. Watch their video: “Shocking Evidence Ignored? Council’s 5G ‘Independent’ Report – Carinna Challenges…” – particularly around 13 minutes where the EM Radiation Research Trust (RRT) is referenced: Watch here.
Publicly funded reports must be accurate, transparent, and grounded in evidence, especially when public health is at stake. Misrepresenting independent charities, scientific papers, doctors, and scientists not only misleads decision-makers but also puts communities and vulnerable groups at serious risk.
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