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Dated 12/10/04

Further Parish Councils vote against Cambridge Wind Farm

The Parish Councils of Boxworth, Knapwell, Hilton and Fen Drayton have joined the villages of Conington, Elsworth, Dry Drayton, Swavesey, Lolworth and Bar Hill in voting against 'Your Energy's' plans to build 16 wind turbines on the ridge between Conington and Boxworth.

Oakington Parish Council voted in favour of the proposed wind farm.

The Parish Councils of Papworth Everard, Childerley, Longstanton, Over 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.