A local resident in a Lincolnshire village said he is “totally against” on-shore wind farms and does not want to see any built in the area.
In 2015 Kevin Clark from Nocton Fen was part of a group that successfully fought off a huge on-shore wind proposal for land near his home in the village.
The government then changed the planning system to restrict on-shore wind and his views have not changed since. There’s been fierce opposition to on-shore turbines in Lincolnshire, according to BBC.
Kevin told BBC Look North: “I am totally against them. I think they’re not financially viable without subsidies and government backing, so is it something that’s going to financially stand up on its own.”
He added: “You’ve got to look at your wildlife with a wind farm where it’s going to be situated. Although it’s open countryside we’ve got an array of wildlife in Nocton Fen.”
Dan McGrail, Chief Executive Officer at RenewableUK, told BBC Look North: “It makes sense for wind farm owners to build them where the wind resources are at the strongest, so parts of the east coast do fit that criteria
“But ultimately the lessons that have been learnt from over the last decade is that it’s really important to build new power generation capacity in lock step with local communities.”
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Villagers in Fiskerton remain cautious yet optimistic in the face of potential flooding, a month after they were advised to evacuate following a considerable amount of rainfall.
Several residents have continued to vigilantly monitor the River Witham’s water levels, prepared with sandbags outside their homes as a precaution after Storm Babet damaged two sections of the riverbank. But, despite the looming threat, there is a prevailing sense of confidence among the community, suggesting that further flooding is unlikely.
News that a £165,000 improvement project on the Handley Monument in Sleaford will commence early next year has been supported by local residents, who feel it is a much needed addition to the town centre, but it hasn’t come without its fair share of criticism.
North Kesteven District Council unveiled its plans for the historic Handley Monument in Sleaford, with a view to improving the surrounding area and also lighting up the monument to attract more attention to its role in the town’s history.
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