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Council says ‘enough is enough' and comes out against wind farms
The policy states that no turbines should be built within 2km of someone's home, or 10km of a village of more than 10 properties.
The stance has attracted national interest, coming as the Government is expected to slash subsidies for turbines as the mood turns against the structures.
June 6, 2012
in Boston Standard
County councillors have taken a bold stand against wind farms - vowing that ‘enough is enough' and agreeing a new stricter policy on turbines.
Lincolnshire County Council's executive members have today agreed to take a stronger position on wind farms, with stricter conditions before any more can be put up.
The policy states that no turbines should be built within 2km of someone's home, or 10km of a village of more than 10 properties.
The stance has attracted national interest, coming as the Government is expected to slash subsidies for turbines as the mood turns against the structures.
County council leader Martin Hill said: "There's... [continue via Web link]
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