With a new Prime Minister comes a new opportunity. Today, KSCA has written an Open Letter calling on the Government to put communities at the heart of the energy transition. We support renewable energy. But we believe it will only succeed if it is delivered with communities, not imposed upon them. Local knowledge, meaningful consultation […]
An open letter to Andy Burnham, PM Read More »
It’s a simple question, but one that’s becoming increasingly important. We hear the words ‘huge’, ‘massive’, ‘giant’, ‘mega’ and ‘colossal’ whenever a new solar farm is proposed.But what counted as a very large solar farm just a few years ago is very different from the scale of some projects being proposed today. For many local
What do we mean by a ‘huge’ solar farm? Read More »
KSCA invites residents to learn more and speak up before it’s too late This August, we are holding a series of public meetings to inform local residents about the proposed Kingsway Solar Farm, a development the size of Heathrow Airport that could change the character of our local countryside forever. The proposed site covers 3,700
Community meetings this August: What you need to know about Kingsway Solar Farm Read More »
KSCA was contacted in May by concerned residents from Weston Colville after receiving letters from engineering firm WSP, acting on behalf of Kingsway Solar, requesting access to private land for preliminary surveys. Several residents reported receiving the letters despite being located far from the proposed grid corridor, with the letters stating that access was needed
Clarifying land access for Kingsway Solar: Planning Inspectorate outlines legal process Read More »
As with all ‘green energy solutions’, the proposed Kingsway Solar Farm development is a topic of heated debate. In this eye-opening BBC Look East interview, a resident of one of the affected villages shares his perspective on what this project means for our future. As someone deeply connected to the land and local life, he
Will Kingsway Solar Farm Protect Our Local Villages? Resident Speaks Out! Read More »
