We are posting this on behalf of www.saveyourregionalpark.co.uk, please share with your networks. ————– Dear All PLEASE FORWARD THIS E.MAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, RELATIONS AND COLLEAGUES ETC IN THIS COUNTRY AND ABROAD This is to let you know that there is yet another windfarm application lodged in Read more…
Wind energy could create 30,000 jobs and pump seven billion pounds into the economy http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2013-08-07/wind-energy-could-create-30-000-jobs-and-pump-seven-billion-pounds-into-the-economy/
Ministers have abandoned plans to ensure that subsidies for wind farms can be cut if the developers gain excess profits after refinancing. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/10229696/Government-abandons-clawback-plan-for-wind-farm-windfalls.html
An eight-turbine wind farm near Westruther has been unanimously rejected by Scottish Borders Council’s planning committee. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/council-turns-down-brunta-hill-wind-farm-plans-1-3033837
The wind farm firm behind plans for Stevenson Hill, near Rommanobridge, have more than halved the number of turbines they want to erect. West Coast Energy initially indicated that 25 of the structures could be fitted into land to the east of the village. Scottish Borders Council and Scottish Natural Read more…
By Mark Mackay Controversial windfarm proposals have been scaled back over fears they could cause chaos for aircraft using Dundee Airport. Operators Highlands and Islands Airports (HIA) raised concerns that the giant turbines proposed for a site in Perthshire could play havoc with radar systems. Executives are seeking a meeting Read more…
Wind developers plan to erect a 33 metre turbine in Loans, generating fears the power giants are edging closer and closer to urban areas. Company Fine Energy has submitted a planning application to erect the turbine at Collennan Farm in Loans – just 1.25km from the village and Muirhouse Read more…