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Dated 01/10/04

Parish councils vote against Cambridge Wind Farm

As of today the parish councils of Conington, Elsworth, Dry Drayton, Swavesey, Lolworth and Bar Hill have voted against 'Your Energy's' plans to build 16 wind turbines on the ridge between Conington and Boxworth.

The parish councils of Boxworth, Fen Drayton, Knapwell, Oakington, Papworth Everard, Childerley, Longstanton, Over, Hilton and Fenstanton have yet to vote. They have until Wednesday the 20th October 2004 to submit their decisions to the Planning Department at South Cambridgeshire District Council. This is when the Public Consultation Period ends.

Have your say: Any comments you wish to make should be in writing and received by 20th October 2004 at the Planners Office. Full details on submitting comments are available in the Get Involved section.

This turbine was hit by lightening at a wind farm, nr. Kirby Moor. Wind turbines can have problems - lighting strikes and structural failure. To view more pictures click here.