Pylon Meeting 20th Feb 2024

Public Meeting to discuss National Grid Proposed Update 'Pylons'

ALVINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NATIONAL GRID’S ‘GREAT GRID UPDATE’ PROPOSALS

7.30PM TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY   ALVINGHAM VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL

 

PRESENT:           Cllr G Cummings

                             Cllr V Stratford

                             Cllr A Graves

                             Mrs S McFarland (Clerk)

                             Cllr A Hall (Lincs CC)

                             Ms Kat Makinson (No Pylons Lincolnshire Group)

                             Mr A Roberts (No Pylons Lincolnshire Group)

                             Members of the public present – approx. 100 - see list attached.

 

PRESENTATION:

The short film ‘Coast’ presented by Ralph Fiennes was shown

 Ralph Fiennes film 'COAST' and Petition www.seascoast.org (youtube.com)

 

Speech made by Cllr Colin Davie head of Lincolnshire County Council was shown.

https://youtu.be/b_VOLuuSDzU

 

 

Helpful points that can be used when objecting are: -

  1. There are alternatives to the Pylons - Offshore cable is a viable option as the cable running from Scotland to Grimsby is under the sea.
  2. Pylons will have a detrimental effect of the local landscape
  3. Pylons will have a detrimental effect on the local tourism industry
  4. Properties within 3-5km of the Pylon line will be devalued.
  5. Wildlife will be impacted by Pylons in particular bird migration
  6. Potential unknown health implications of living in close proximity high voltage lines
  7. Impact on valuable agricultural land pylons would need to be sited on
  8. Noise pollution produced by pylons

 

Steps that can be taken to object to the proposals are:-

  1. Sign the Petition

Petition · Halt the Installation of Giant Power Lines in Lincolnshire's Beautiful Landscapes · Change.org

 

  1. Write to National Grid indicating you ‘Strongly Object to the proposals.

 Freepost G TO W (no stamp required) or email contact@g-w.nationalgrid.com

There is a pre prepared letter we have produced that can be collected from The Village Hall or Shaw’s Shop if you don’t want to write your own.

 

  1. Complete the feedback questionnaire on the National Grid Website

National Grid Consultation (tractivity.co.uk)

 

  1. Contact our MP Victoria Atkins and complete her survey.

Pylon Survey - Offshore Alternative | Victoria Atkins

 

  1. Contact other individuals who have the power to support and add weight to our campaign.

See List of suggested names and addresses attached.

 

  1. Visit www.noplylons.co.uk for further information.

 

  1. Attend the National Grid consultation event at Alvingham Village Community Hall on Thursday 29th February from 2pm until 7pm

 

  1. ABOVE ALL BE VOCAL – Get your friends to object, tell other people what is proposed.

 

SUBMIT YOUR OBJECTIONS IN ONE OR ALL OF THESE WAYS BEFORE THE END OF THE CONSUTATION PERIOD ON 13 MARCH 2024.