March 16, 2015

The head of National Grid has denied claims that Scottish Power is being unfairly treated over the transmission connection charges for its Longannet coal-fired power station compared to either other thermal generators in England or to other types of electricity generation. http://www.scottishenergynews.com/higher-connection-charges-in-scotland-than-ruk-are-no-barrier-to-electricity-generators-says-national-grid-chief/

Windfarm objectors on the Angus/Perth border have revealed rare footage of a wildcat in the protected area around a proposed 14-turbine development. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/video-campaigners-say-this-wildcat-footage-should-scupper-windfarm-plan-1.851491

CRITICS are continuing to challenge a controversial planning decision by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC). http://www.barrheadnews.com/news/roundup/articles/2015/03/07/526761-councils-online-planning-move-attracts-more-criticism/

      MEMBERS of Neilston and Uplawmoor community councils have also recently raised concerns about accessing important planning documents. The revelation that an elected member of the planning committee has also encountered difficulties accessing information has not gone down well. Uplawmoor resident Aileen Jackson, who has written to councillors Read more