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New biogas plant with over 100 objections near tiny village gets green light

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Plans for the renewable energy facility had been met with backlash from the community who called for Cambridgeshire County Council to block the development

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Large 77 hectare solar farm to be built on open fields near Northamptonshire border

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Plans were approved unanimously by West Northamptonshire Council

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New MP says solar farm approval is a ‘disgrace’

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An MP questions the speed at which plans for a huge solar farm were approved by the new government.

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Fury as Government green lights £600m Sunnica solar farm plan on Cambs border

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There are claims it will have a ‘significant negative impact’ on people living in four Cambridgeshire villages

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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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