Archive For July 15, 2024

Council disappointed over Sunnica decision

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Reference:  Date:  Mon, 07/15/2024 The Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council has expressed her extreme disappointment following today’s news the Sunnica solar farm has received approval from the Secretary of State. The council, along with hundreds of local residents, has long been a vociferous objector to the plans for the massive solar farm which will…

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Villagers ‘shell-shocked’ after solar farm approved

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Not everyone agrees with Energy Security Secretary Ed Miliband’s decision to give the scheme the go-ahead.

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Controversial Sunnica Solar Farm approved by Ed Miliband

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The plans have faced criticism

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Dismay for campaigners as government approves 2,500-acre Sunnica solar farm

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New energy secretary Ed Miliband approved the plans despite widespread opposition in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.

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Sunnica £600m solar farm approved despite objections

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The farm will power 172,000 homes and create 1,500 jobs during construction.

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New £3.9m household recycling centre approved

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Councillors agree the £3.9m facility should go ahead, with work due to start early next year.

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Cambridgeshire town to get £3.9million recycling facilities with improved parking

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The new site will include a shop where people can donate their unwanted but functioning items

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Loveheart winning name for new bin lorry

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Loveheart winning name for new bin lorry

Date:  Wed, 07/10/2024 Loveheart will be the new name for one of East Cambridgeshire’s Waste and Recycling vehicles after councillors were won over by the five-year-old boy who suggested it. Alex Hodson, aged 5,  from Sutton has had a love for bin lorries, recycling and the environment since he was just two-years-old.

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Large 77 hectare solar farm in Northamptonshire countryside set to be approved

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The plans will go to West Northamptonshire Council to decide on Tuesday, July 16

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Campaigners’ message to Ed Miliband: Say no to Sunnica solar farm

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A decision over the site in East Cambs and West Suffolk was delayed by the General Election.

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