Hello Everyone,

No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

The latest news on Public Enquiries for wind farms in our area has been mixed. It would appear a single Planning Inspector can overturn the views of the District Council and strong local opposition to permit the siting of wind turbines in inappropriate places because of the presumption that the wider benefits attributable to the project justify approval despite the impact on the local area.

* Bicton wind farm at Kimbolton the inspector for the public enquiry turned down the application by the energy company Broadview to overturn the decision by Huntingdon District Council to refuse planning permission. Great news for the Action Group which has worked tirelessly to counter the energy companies claims at the appeal hearing. More details can be found on the Action Group website http://www.stopbictonwindfarm.org.uk

* Stop Woolley Hill wind farm action group at Ellington the inspector has allowed the appeal by RES and planning permission has been granted for 4 turbines to be constructed near Ellingotn. Further information can be found at http://stopwoolleyhillwindfarm.org

* The Barnwell Manor wind farm, near Lyveden New Bield, again the inspector has allowed the appeal by the energy company permitting 4 wind turbines to built near this historically important site. More details can be found at http://www.stopbarnwellmanorwindfarm.org.uk

A new action group has set up in our area opposing the installation of three 126 metre high turbines at Southoe near Grafham Water. Action group details and further information can be found at http://www.stopcommonbarnwindfarm.com

In order to support the stand the 100+ MPs made in writing to the Prime Minister and increasing media coverage on the subject of the unsuitability of wind turbines for sustainable, cost effective energy supply, it is important to write stating your views, to the Prime Minister and your local MP. You need to send your letters to :- Prime Minister & First Lord of the Treasury, 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London SW1A 2AA. For those of you who live in the Huntingdon area your MP is likely to be Shailesh Vara and his email address is VARAS@parliament.uk and for East Northants it will be Louise Mensch louise.mensch.mp@parliament.uk

If you have not already done so please can you sign the petition REDUCE ELECTRICITY BILLS BY REFORMING THE SUBSIDIES FOR WIND FARMS on the HM Government Petition website http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22704 ""By reducing or ending the subsidies for wind-farms, we would benefit the poorest members of society, boost our manufacturing exports and, while doing so, would help protect what remains of our precious countryside."" There are now over 6500 signatures but we need many more and it is the top petition for the Department for Energy and Climate Change so encourage friends and family to sign this petition.

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612

Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk

Hello Everyone,

No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

You may have seen in the news over the weekend that over 100 MPs have written to the Prime Minister urging a rethink over the subsidies given to wind turbines “we ask the Government to dramatically cut the subsidy for on-shore wind and spread the savings made between other types of reliable renewable energy production and energy efficiency measures.” Follow this link for the letter http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/9061554/Full-letter-from-MPs-to-David-Cameron-on-wind-power-subsidies.html The letter also states “We also are worried that the new National Planning Policy Framework, in its current form, diminishes the chances of local people defeating unwanted on-shore wind farm proposals through the planning system.” Also please see the link below for the article in the Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9061997/101-Tories-revolt-over-wind-farms.html

It is important you write in the next few days, stating your views, to the Prime Minister in support of these MPs and copy in your local MP and any local or national newspaper to demonstrate that the views of these MPs are representative of the majority of those living in rural areas which are under threat of industrialization from wind turbines being erected less than a kilometre from their homes. As you know our local area has 3 planning decisions pending from appeals made by energy companies and at least a further 2 proposed planning applications. You need to send your letters to :- Prime Minister & First Lord of the Treasury, 10 Downing Street, Westminster, London SW1A 2AA. For those of you who live in the Huntingdon area your MP is likely to be Shailesh Vara and his email address is VARAS@parliament.uk and for East Northants it will be Louise Mensch louise.mensch.mp@parliament.uk

If you have not already done so please can you sign the petition REDUCE ELECTRICITY BILLS BY REFORMING THE SUBSIDIES FOR WIND FARMS on the HM Government Petition website http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22704 ""By reducing or ending the subsidies for wind-farms, we would benefit the poorest members of society, boost our manufacturing exports and, while doing so, would help protect what remains of our precious countryside."" There are now over 5500 signatures but we need many more and it is the top petition for the Department for Energy and Climate Change so encourage friends and family to sign this petition.

The latest news on proposals for wind farms in our area are:-

Bicton wind farm at Kimbolton the public enquiry has finally concluded with the closing statements made today and the Planning Inspector’s decision is expected in the coming months. More details can be found on the Action Group website http://www.stopbictonwindfarm.org.uk

Stop Woolley Hill wind farm action group at Ellington the inquiry was concluded in January and the Planning Inspector’s decision is expected on Friday 23rd March 2012. Further information can be found at http://stopwoolleyhillwindfarm.org

The Barnwell Manor wind farm, near Lyveden New Bield, Inquiry concluded on Tuesday 20th December with a decision likely to be announced in mid February. More details can be found at http://www.stopbarnwellmanorwindfarm.org.uk

A new action group has set up in our area opposing the installation of three 126 metre high turbines at Southoe near Grafham Water. Action group details and further information can be found at http://www.stopcommonbarnwindfarm.com

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612 Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk

Hello Everyone,

Happy New Year and I hope you all had a very peaceful and healthy Christmas holiday. No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

There has been some activity by the energy company, we understand they have been making enquiries at Huntingdon District Council concerning planning fees. We have also received an email from RWE Communications Team for Molesworth Onshore Wind Farm stating “Since our public exhibitions, we have been in contact with key stakeholders including the local grid operator, Cambridgeshire Highways and others regarding the proposed wind farm. Once we have finalised our proposal, we will submit a planning application to Huntingdon District Council and update the local community by sending out newsletters which I am happy to send you also electronically. Should you wish to discuss the proposal, we would be prepared to meet with you in the new year when we are ready to update the community.” We will obviously keep you posted on any further developments.

Can I urge to write to your MP (email addresses given below) as a matter of urgency to ask them to support the MP Chris Heaton Harris’s Onshore Wind Turbines (Proximity of Habitation) Bill 2010-11, it has its second reading on the 20th January 2012? “The Bill would give powers to local authorities to specify in their neighbourhood development plans (defined as in the Localism Bill) a 'recommended best practice set-back distance' between onshore wind turbines and habitations. It includes recommendations for this set-back distance, calculated as a multiple of the turbine rotor diameter.” More information can be found at http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/onshorewindturbinesproximityofhabitation.html

For those of you who live in the Huntingdon area your MP is likely to be Shailesh Vara and his email address is VARAS@parliament.uk and for East Northants it will be Louise Mensch email address louise.mensch.mp@parliament.uk Please could you write in the next week to ensure the MPs receive your correspondence in enough time to act upon it.

Please also sign the petition REDUCE ELECTRICITY BILLS BY REFORMING THE SUBSIDIES FOR WIND FARMS on the HM Government Petition website http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22704 ""By reducing or ending the subsidies for wind-farms, we would benefit the poorest members of society, boost our manufacturing exports and, while doing so, would help protect what remains of our precious countryside."" There are now over 4000 signatures but we need many more and it is the top petition for the Department for Energy and Climate Change so encourage friends and family to sign this petition.

The latest news on proposals for wind farms in our area are:-

Bicton wind farm at Kimbolton the appeal resumed at the Civic Suite, Pathfinder House, Huntingdon District Council Offices on 20th December, however due to the ill health of the Action Group’s barrister it has had to be postponed again until 23rd January 2012 at 9.30am, venue to be advised. More details can be found on the Action Group website http://www.stopbictonwindfarm.org.uk

Stop Woolley Hill wind farm action group at Ellington the appeal begins on 10th January 2012 at the Civic Suite, Pathfinder House at 10.00am. Action Group details and further information on the days the appeal is being held can be found at http://stopwoolleyhillwindfarm.org The public is welcome to attend and you can stay for whatever period of time you like.

The Barnwell Manor wind farm, near Lyveden New Bield, Inquiry concluded on Tuesday 20th December with a decision likely to be announced in mid February. More details can be found at http://www.stopbarnwellmanorwindfarm.org.uk

A new action group has set up in our area opposing the installation of three 126 metre high turbines at Southoe near Grafham Water. Action group details and further information can be found at http://www.stopcommonbarnwindfarm.com

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612 Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk

Hello Everyone,

No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

There is an important petition which seems to be gaining momentum and for Action Groups to have any impact we need everyone possible to sign this petition and pass the information on to friends and family. It has a long deadline so plenty of time to obtain large numbers of signatures. Please sign the petition REDUCE ELECTRICITY BILLS BY REFORMING THE SUBSIDIES FOR WIND FARMS on the HM Government Petition website http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22704 ""By reducing or ending the subsidies for wind-farms, we would benefit the poorest members of society, boost our manufacturing exports and, while doing so, would help protect what remains of our precious countryside.""

Another area of interest is the BBC ""That's Britain"" programme. Those of you who watched it last Wednesday on BBC 1 at 7.30pm would have seen wind turbines featuring on the Talk to the Wall feature. The aim is to raise general awareness of this issue by pushing ""Wind Turbines"" to the top spot by getting as many people as possible to email the programme expressing why ""Wind Turbines"" are of concern to them. Please email the programme on talktothewall@bbc.co.uk making sure you use WIND TURBINES as your subject heading. There are many areas you can discuss such as the large subsidies, unreliability of supply, fuel levies on our electricity bills to fund them, high cost of wind power helping to increase fuel poverty, destruction of the countryside.. The list goes on and on. Again if you can encourage all members of your household, friends and relatives to email we might be able to get this issue discussed on a popular prime time television programme. It is definitely worth spending a few minutes to try to achieve this.

The latest news on proposals for wind farms in our area are:-

Bicton wind farm at Kimbolton the appeal resumes at the Civic Suite, Pathfinder House, Huntingdon District Council Offices on 20th 21st and 22nd December at 10.00am. The public is welcome to attend and you can stay for whatever period of time you like. More details can be found on the Action Group website http://www.stopbictonwindfarm.org.uk

Stop Woolley Hill wind farm action group at Ellington are holding a fund raising coffee morning on Saturday 10th December at 21 St Peters Way, Ellington between 10.00am and 1.00pm to raise funds towards fighting the appeal lodged by the energy company which begins on 10th January 2012, venue still to be announced. Action Group details and further information at http://stopwoolleyhillwindfarm.org

The Barnwell Manor wind farm, near Lyveden New Bield, Inquiry recommences on Friday 9th December at 10.00am at the District Council Offices at Thrapston. Again members of the public are welcome to attend. http://www.stopbarnwellmanorwindfarm.org.uk

A new action group has set up in our area opposing the installation of three 126 metre high turbines at Southoe near Grafham Water. Action group details and further information can be found at http://www.stopcommonbarnwindfarm.com

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612 Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk

A New Petition - Please Sign

Sorry I have just received the details of this petition, please sing and encourage friends and family to do so.

Wind Turbine distance from Residential Property

We petition the Government to put a halt on any Wind Turbine planning applications until the ""Wind Turbines (Minimum Distances from Residential Premises) Bill [HL] "" has been read at the House of Lords. This would ensure: If the height of the wind turbine generator is— (a) greater than 25m, but does not exceed 50m, the minimum distance requirement is 1000m; (b) greater than 50m, but does not exceed 100m, the minimum distance requirement is 1500m; 20 (c) greater than 100m, but does not exceed 150m, the minimum distance requirement is 2000m; (d) greater than 150m, the minimum distance requirement is 3000m. Honda of the UK Manufacturing are attempting to errect 3 x 120 turbines within 1 km of residential properties before this bill goes through. Please sign to halt this.

If you would like to sign go to https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/1685 - the closing date is 16th November 2011.

Thanks,

Vicky Wood

Hello Everyone,

No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

Many of you may be aware of plans for the proposed Barnwell Manor wind farm near the National Trust property of Lyveden New Bield, a wonderful place to visit, incorporating an Elizabethan garden and Lodge which are grade 1 listed. The process has reached the appeal stage, to be held at Thrapston Council Offices on 16th November at 10.00am, running for seven days (16, 17, 18 November and from Tuesday 22nd November to Friday lunchtime on 25th November). Morning sessions are from 10am to 1.00pm and afternoon sessions begin at 2.00pm, they are open to the public and you can stay for just half an hour or the entire session. The action group Stop Barnwell Manor Wind Farm would welcome as many people to attend and show their opposition to this proposal. Further details can be found on the Action Group's Web Site - www.stopbarnwellmanorwindfarm.org.uk

The appeal concerning the wind farm at Kimbolton (Bicton) will resume on Tuesday 20th December, the venue still has to be confirmed see http://www.stopbictonwindfarm.org.uk for more details.

The Woolley Hill Wind Farm (near Ellington) appeal is due to take place on 6th January probably at Huntingdon District Council offices. More information can be found on their website http://stopwoolleyhillwindfarm.org

Finally the Economist is staging a debate on renewable energy entitled “This house believes that subsidising renewable energy is a good way to wean the world off fossil fuels.” If you feel strongly enough about this to vote NO please visit their website http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/217 and place your vote. It is very easy to vote against this motion: simply click on ""vote no”.

We will continue to keep you updated with any developments concerning proposals for wind farms in the local area as we get further information.

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612 Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk

Hello Everyone,

No planning application has been submitted yet by npower to Huntingdon District Council for the proposed Wind Farm at Molesworth.

Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on 13 October 2011 we appreciate the continued support of the local community. The meeting was well attended and the committee was unanimously re-elected. We are still looking for fresh ideas and faces to join us. Please contact any member of the current committee if you are interested in joining.

We will continue to keep you updated with any developments concerning proposals for wind farms in the local area as we receive further information.

If you have any suggestions, comments or require further information please let me know.

Thank you for your continued support,

Vicky Wood

Chairman Stop Molesworth Wind Farm Action Group

Phone: 01832 710612 Email: info@stopmolesworthwindfarm.org.uk