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HSGWAG. Helmdon, Stuchbury and Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group
Greatworth Public Meeting
A public meeting was held by HSGWAG for the residents of Greatworth village on Tuesday the 27th of July. HSGWAG outlined the Broadview proposal and the latest developments surrounding the scheme.
A Blimp was flown in a spot close to where the nearest turbine to Greatworth will be sited to illustrate to local residents quite how dominant the 125 metre turbines will be on the village and surrounding area. It was highlighted during the presentation that the proposed turbines are higher than the London eye and 2.5 times the height of Nelsons column.
A number of questions were raised by concerned residents about how the proposal was likely to affect them and the impact of the turbines on the surrounding area.
One particular issue was that the wind turbines are now much closer to Greatworth following a Broadview update on exactly where the turbines are to be sited on the land adjacent to the Welsh lane. HSGWAG were unable to give residents a clear reason for this as Broadview have yet to publicly answer questions directed at them over this issue. The danger of traffic being distracted by the turbines on the Welsh lane was also a topic that raised some lively debate.
The local Parish council have now promised to take a more active stance on the Broadview proposal starting with their next meeting in September. Residents were also to lobby their local councillor and make their feelings known.
A show of hands towards the end of the evening left everyone in absolutely no doubt about the depth of feeling from Greatworth residents with VIRTUALLY all 134 attendees voting PROACTIVELY against the Broadview proposal. Not one person raised their hand in support of the Broadview proposal."
The Chairman of HSGWAG closed by stressing support from Greatworth residents over the coming months was very important in defeating the Broadview proposal, whether it be in the form of objection letters, donations or volunteering to deliver leaflets.
A public meeting was held by HSGWAG for the residents of Greatworth village on Tuesday the 27th of July. HSGWAG outlined the Broadview proposal and the latest developments surrounding the scheme.
A Blimp was flown in a spot close to where the nearest turbine to Greatworth will be sited to illustrate to local residents quite how dominant the 125 metre turbines will be on the village and surrounding area. It was highlighted during the presentation that the proposed turbines are higher than the London eye and 2.5 times the height of Nelsons column.
A number of questions were raised by concerned residents about how the proposal was likely to affect them and the impact of the turbines on the surrounding area.
One particular issue was that the wind turbines are now much closer to Greatworth following a Broadview update on exactly where the turbines are to be sited on the land adjacent to the Welsh lane. HSGWAG were unable to give residents a clear reason for this as Broadview have yet to publicly answer questions directed at them over this issue. The danger of traffic being distracted by the turbines on the Welsh lane was also a topic that raised some lively debate.
The local Parish council have now promised to take a more active stance on the Broadview proposal starting with their next meeting in September. Residents were also to lobby their local councillor and make their feelings known.
A show of hands towards the end of the evening left everyone in absolutely no doubt about the depth of feeling from Greatworth residents with VIRTUALLY all 134 attendees voting PROACTIVELY against the Broadview proposal. Not one person raised their hand in support of the Broadview proposal."
The Chairman of HSGWAG closed by stressing support from Greatworth residents over the coming months was very important in defeating the Broadview proposal, whether it be in the form of objection letters, donations or volunteering to deliver leaflets.
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