Catherine Hunter, Reporter Windfarm workers in the Barrhill area are being blamed for causing disruption with poor driving standards resulting in overturned vehicles. The issue has been prominent for some time and was discussed at a recent public meeting. It has become clear to villagers that it is not just Read more
We have been busy with the events and meetings across Scotland in the run up to the Planning Review consultation deadline. I hope your campaign group or Community Council are also submitting a response. https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/planning-architecture/a-consultation-on-the-future-of-planning/ Attached is the Planning Democracy guide to the consultation to use and share with your Read more
The amount of electricity generated by renewables in Scotland has increased fourfold since 2000. In 2015, the amount of electricity generated in Scotland by renewable sources equated to 59.4% of the gross annual consumption of electricity in Scotland, compared with 12.2% in 2000. Scotland particularly has huge potential for renewable Read more
By Richard Burdge A Perthshire councillor who has played a leading role in bringing walkers to the area surprised his colleagues by speaking out in favour of a controversial wind farm development. Councillor Bob Ellis threw his weight behind the Green Burn wind farm project which would involve 11 turbines Read more
By Cheryl Peebles Taxpayers will foot the bill for the third planning challenge lost by Fife Council in relation to St Andrews University’s proposed wind farm. A Scottish Government reporter upheld the university’s appeal against the north east planning committee’s rejection of amendments to its consent for Kenly wind farm. Read more
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A worker has died in an accident on a south of Scotland wind farm site http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-39294942
We may be heading for a record number of delegates in Rotterdam. This year there will be more time for discussion – seven hours in total within the oral sessions and another five hours of workshops and poster presentation. And that does not include breaks. But that still gives Read more