Press Release from Wheatley Wind Farm Resistance Group dated 12th March 2010
Contact: John Anderson Chair (01427) 880651, Ted Pasley PR,(01427) 880916 , Carol Houghton Sec.,(01427) 881602
On Sunday 13th June members of the Wind Farm Resistance Group visited
Penistone,
near Barnsley to see up close the site of wind turbines. Pictured are some which
are
about 1/3rd the height of those proposed for Wheatley and Sturton.
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18th
June 2010 – An Update from Wheatley Wind Farm Resistance Group
A big “Thank You” all
those Wheatley households that voted in the recent Parish Council Referendum.
As it happens Bassetlaw District Council have recently given
the public a timely opportunity to comment in the “Local District
Framework”. A document, which will outline local plans until 2026. We have
seized upon the section on renewable energy options to register our objections
to the proposed wind farm in the Wheatley/Sturton area. An amazing 97 households
have again responded, and these have been passed to Bassetlaw planners for
consideration.
Update from the Wheatley/Sturton Wind Farm Resistance Group
April
19th 2010
 | We have continued to determine the extent and scale of the proposed wind farm, and prepare ways of us all making valid objections. We have been heartened by the general level of support, and indeed offers of financial help. |
| Wheatley Parish Council has now agreed to organise a referendum to seek the views of Wheatley’s electors in order to establish the existence of any support (or objection) to our cause, in order that they may give it their fullest support, should the residents of Wheatley so wish . |
| Alongside the mandate, we shall give a fact-filled leaflet to all Wheatley households so everyone will have the facts before voting. |
| Our information is already being shared with other Parish Councils affected. |
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Press Release from Wheatley Wind Farm Resistance Group dated 26th March 2010
Contact: John Anderson Chair (01427) 880651, Ted Pasley PR,(01427) 880916 , Carol Houghton Sec.,(01427) 880602
Local
Wind Farm Resistance Group Prepares for Action
The
threat of major wind farm in the North Notts villages of Sturton, Clarborough
and Wheatley has not gone away. Following last year’s well-attended public
meetings in Wheatley and other local villages - in which over 90% of those
present expressed their opposition to the development of a wind farm in the area
- people were left with the impression that EDF Energy may be persuaded to drop
their plans for a ten- turbine farm. This was believed to be the case, as it was
based on information given to our local M.P. John Mann, who in turn expressed
his optimism that the scheme would be dropped.
The fact is that this scheme is still a distinct possibility and is being
actively considered by EDF Onshore Sites UK, who have commissioned Consulting
Engineers Parsons Brinckerhoff of Newcastle for the project. It is believed to
be in the latter stages of Environmental Assessment - an activity essential
prior to lodging a formal Planning Application.
An action group has been formed to combat the threat before planning
permission is even requested. The Wheatley group is comprised of concerned local
residents, a business representative, a farmer/landowner, together with legal
and planning professionals. It aims to target its objections at local and
national bodies which can influence the decision-making process, as well as
Bassetlaw District Council and Nottingham County Council.
The picture and diagram may help readers to realise the scale of the massive
threat to their villages, in terms of landscape, noise and environment.
The resistance group plans to
submit to all local residents an outline of what is involved, and ways in which
this awesome imposition may be successfully resisted. A soon-to-be-released
fact-filled information campaign will show the scale, size and visual impression
that the scheme will make on local lives. It will also collate and list valid,
legal and persuasive reasons for objection.
Unless EDF or any other developer can be dissuaded by residents of Sturton, Wheatley and Clarborough together with areas east if the Trent– all of whom will be affected by this development - then stand by for a fight, or perhaps a landscape blight far, far, worse than EDF have already inflicted!
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If you have any views (pro- or anti-) on this matter then the group would be pleased to hear from you through these pages at: admin@northandsouthwheatleyvillage.co.uk
A digitally composed picture of the ten proposed turbines as they would appear
from Wheatley Road, Sturton.
Profiles showing comparative heights above sea level, with cooling tower to scale.
If you really want to show your support feel free to use iron-on transfers on to your favourite T shirt. Original designs available for you to print from link below:-
