June newsletter
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
The warmth of June has arrived and my newsletter with it, enjoy! I hope you find it interesting and useful.
The attached copy is complete with pictures. This month, I include election results, highways, local events, our heritage, and local action, global impact.
I look forward to seeing you at one event or another soon. Let me know if you would like help, or to help with anything.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne"
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Bassingham and Welbourn on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.lincolnshireindependents.org
Showing posts with label Councillor Marianne Overton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Councillor Marianne Overton. Show all posts
Saturday, 3 June 2017
Monday, 5 December 2016
Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election
Sleaford's Brexit by-election - Video
'John Harris visits Sleaford in Lincolnshire, where 62% of people voted to leave the EU, and the Tories, Labour and Ukip are contesting a by-election on 8 December after the resignation of Conservative MP Stephen Phillips.'
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/video/2016/nov/30/sleaford-lincolnshire-brexit-byelection-young-video
Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election, 2016
'The Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election is a by-election in the constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham scheduled to be held on 8 December 2016. It was triggered by the resignation of Conservative MP Stephen Phillips on 4 November 2016.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleaford_and_North_Hykeham_by-election,_2016
Sleaford and North Hykeham Constituency Details
'The Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency has a total population of 112,307, of which 89,787 are eligible (18+) to vote (79.9%).'
http://www.whoshallivotefor.com/constituencies/s/sleaford-and-north-hykeham
Watch Sleaford & North Hykeham by-election candidates on Brexit, NHS and transport
'Lincolnshire Reporter has interviewed nine of the 10 candidates standing in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election on December 8.'
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2016/12/watch-sleaford-north-hykeham-election-candidates-brexit-nhs-transport/
'John Harris visits Sleaford in Lincolnshire, where 62% of people voted to leave the EU, and the Tories, Labour and Ukip are contesting a by-election on 8 December after the resignation of Conservative MP Stephen Phillips.'
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/video/2016/nov/30/sleaford-lincolnshire-brexit-byelection-young-video
Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election, 2016
'The Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election is a by-election in the constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham scheduled to be held on 8 December 2016. It was triggered by the resignation of Conservative MP Stephen Phillips on 4 November 2016.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleaford_and_North_Hykeham_by-election,_2016
Sleaford and North Hykeham Constituency Details
'The Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency has a total population of 112,307, of which 89,787 are eligible (18+) to vote (79.9%).'
http://www.whoshallivotefor.com/constituencies/s/sleaford-and-north-hykeham
Watch Sleaford & North Hykeham by-election candidates on Brexit, NHS and transport
'Lincolnshire Reporter has interviewed nine of the 10 candidates standing in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election on December 8.'
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2016/12/watch-sleaford-north-hykeham-election-candidates-brexit-nhs-transport/
Friday, 26 August 2016
Superfast broadband - super slow commissioning
Latest news
Further to my last blog on this matter this is the current situation:
Emails with Marianne Overton MBE
From: Marianne Overton
Sent: 21 August 2016 02:06
To: Geoff Hall, Nocton
Subject: Fwd: Update for Nocton please
Hi Geoff,
I hope you are OK. What news on the broadband in Nocton, due to be completed last March? Steve Brookes is on holiday at the moment, but I just wanted to find out where we were.
It does seem to be appalling that we have spent so much on a system that does not reach the rural areas properly. Are you on Twitter or Facebook? I tweeted some useful links recently, which you may have already seen. I have been working on it nationally through the Local Government Association and there is some info on the website.
I spoke to the Leader of Cornwall recently who has had substantial rural funds spent on broadband. He was very positive about their achievement of 30Mbpc to 95pc of a very dispersed population. Now working towards 99pc!
Kind regards,
Marianne
Marianne Overton MBE
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 21 August 2016 08:06
To: Marianne Overton
Cc: Nocton Parish Council
Subject: RE: Update for Nocton please
Good morning Marianne,
I am very well – thank you for asking… and also for checking up on the broadband issue for Nocton.
I have been lobbying Onlincolnshire and BT for quite some time now as you know. I am happy to report we are finally making progress. The fibre cabinet has been installed (near The Green), along with another link cabinet, but neither have been commissioned yet. We are still awaiting a date from BT on when this might ‘go live’.
Although BT are in the process of commissioning the new fibre cabinet for the majority of Nocton residents, there are still a few residents connected to another cabinet near Dunston on legacy lines which would not be able to obtain the upgraded fibre (mainly living in Main Street and Wellhead Lane). Due to our extensive lobbying, Steve has now raised a separate ‘Change Request’ to get these legacy lines transferred to the new fibre cabinet in Nocton. I think the funding is coming from savings made to date.
BT is currently scheduling this work in as a separate project I believe, but we are still awaiting further details. Once Steve is back from holiday, please be assured I will be chasing him again. The problem seems to be the mammoth organisation that is BT. BT Openreach have been quite amenable to carrying out this extra work, but the contract is being organised through BT itself, and it is like wading in treacle!
Steve has been working hard to support us - my latest community update was on 10th August 2016 (also see the Comments). My previous report was dated 26th July 2016.
With regard to Facebook, I use this social medium quite actively to keep in touch with friends and family around the world. I have sent you a ‘Friend Request’ if you wish to link up online.
Finally, there is another issue in Nocton that you may wish to look into – that is the piecemeal overdevelopment of our village without provision of further facilities.
Following the granting of outline planning permission for a dwelling to the rear of The Shieling [15/1127/OUT], this appears to have set rather a precedent for the village. Mr Paul Clarke (ex Nocton Farms Ltd) has now submitted an application [16/0862/OUT] to develop the land behind the Village Hall – only a single dwelling currently, but I’m sure if successful this will lead to a further application. There is some history behind this site which you might be interested in. You will see I have already lodged an objection. Peter Sowerby also continues to squeeze in many more dwellings than originally planned on his final phase on Nocton Park. The latest application causing much controversy and many objections is 16/0795/FUL. I have also objected to this too.
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Marianne Overton
Sent: 21 August 2016 13:00
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: Re: Update for Nocton please
Thanks a lot Geoff and thank you for all your continuing excellent work for us. As I am your county councillor rather than District, I do not get informed unless residents raise it with me. So thank you. I will look at your sit again. I do normally check it monthly before writing my monthly newsletter.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Emails with OnLincolnshire
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 24 August 2016 20:17
To: Stephen Brookes (OnLincolnshire)
Cc: Marianne Overton; Nocton Parish Council
Subject: Urgent update for Nocton please
Importance: High
Hi Steve,
You may like to see that Marianne has been in touch for an update regarding broadband for Nocton (see correspondence below). I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there will be no work carried out this week on the new fibre Cab 17.
Since I reported back to Marianne, a problem seems to have arisen. I managed to speak with a BT engineer who had the Cab 17 door open on Tuesday 23rd. There has been a misunderstanding between BT Openreach and the external contractor, both who thought the other were doing the work to commission the Cab – as a result we are no further forward. The copper line has not even been fed through from Pillar 3/2 to Cab 17, therefore no lines have yet been connected and there will be no fibre service being commissioned in the short term.
The BT engineer is going to report back to his Line Manager to advise that the required work is still outstanding and to recommend they actually take over responsibility for feeding through the new copper line between Pillar 3/2 and Cab 17, so that the fibre cabinet can then be commissioned. As regards the additional work to re-route the legacy lines from Cab 3 to Cab 17, the BT engineer is aware of the Change Request, but told me this work will remain with the external contractor to complete – and he thought it would be done during Phase 2 of the work plan (whatever that means).
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 24 August 2016 20:22
To: Owen Williams (OnLincolnshire)
Subject: FW: Urgent update for Nocton please
Good evening Owen,
I understand Steve is out of the office until Monday 29th – in view of the developing situation described below, you may want to attend to this email in advance of his return to work.
There is an ongoing situation with the commissioning of Cab 17 for Nocton, which you will see from my report below.
Kind regards,
Geoff
From: Owen Williams
Sent: 25 August 2016 10:20
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hello Geoff,
Please excuse the brief response, I am currently bogged down in contractual/State Aid scrutiny of a BT change request, but I will speak to the BT Openreach project manager this afternoon to see what is going on.
In the meantime please see below update provided by the BT Openreach project manager on Monday which I passed to Marianne at the time:
“I got your voicemail. Metheringham 3/2 (PCP17) requires the circuits moving from the old cast iron shell outside the Post Office to the other side of the road. The civils work is complete on this and the cabling and jointing activity should start by the end of this week. The fibre route has not been proven yet. The DSLAM is stood and powered. ECD for build completion is mid-September but we are pushing for the earliest completion.”
As soon as I have spoken to Openreach I will provide a further (hopefully more detailed) response.
Kind regards,
Owen Williams
Business Support Projects & Training team
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 25 August 2016 11:56
To: Owen Williams
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hi Owen,
Thank you for your quick response – and good luck with the ‘Change Request’ contractual issues. Why is nothing involving the BT behemoth, easy – no need to comment on that one!
I look forward to getting more detail regarding our ongoing situation in Nocton in due course.
Try and have a restful weekend to counter the pressures of public service. I can empathise with you given my previous employment prior to retirement.
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Owen Williams
Sent: 26 August 2016 12:59
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hi Geoff,
I spoke to the Openreach manager yesterday evening, he stated there wasn’t a resource issue/contractor confusion and that work on cabling & jointing should start today, if you don’t notice any activity today please let me know and I was (will) get Steve to escalate on his return (Tuesday 30th). ECD remains mid-September as per the update from Openreach, is (if) this is achieve(d) commission should be complete and services available by the end of September.
Also thank you for you(r) kind words, and have a good bank holiday weekend yourself.
Kind regards,
Owen
Project Update - Week ending 26th August 2016
Metheringham 3/2 (Nocton) - Needs external fibre provision and the Exchange to be completed; cabling & jointing to start early next week; if there are no civils/traffic management issues build will be complete within a fortnight; commissioning to follow.
BT Openreach - instructional videos
BT chief attacks “Fix Britain’s Internet” campaign led by TalkTalk, Vodafone, Sky
TalkTalk, Vodafone, and Sky hit back in long running tit-for-tat broadband saga.
http://arstechnica.co.uk/business/2016/08/bt-chief-attacks-fix-britain-internet-campaign-talktalk-vodafone-sky/
Rivals defend ‘Fix Britain’s Internet’ campaign after BT complaint
'In an open letter to Gavin Patterson, the three UK-based companies said they welcomed BT’s commitment to engaging in the debate but stressed that the “service Openreach provides today is unacceptable and must improve”.'
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?C=0&ID=494705
TalkTalk Group
Fix Britain's Internet responds to BT claims
https://www.talktalkgroup.com/articles/talktalkgroup/2016/August/Fix-Britain-s-Internet-responds-to-BT-claims
Email Ofcom to fix Britain's internet
'Demand better internet for Britain's communities'
http://www.fixbritainsinternet.co.uk/page/speakout/fix-britains-internet
Further to my last blog on this matter this is the current situation:
Emails with Marianne Overton MBE
From: Marianne Overton
Sent: 21 August 2016 02:06
To: Geoff Hall, Nocton
Subject: Fwd: Update for Nocton please
Hi Geoff,
I hope you are OK. What news on the broadband in Nocton, due to be completed last March? Steve Brookes is on holiday at the moment, but I just wanted to find out where we were.
It does seem to be appalling that we have spent so much on a system that does not reach the rural areas properly. Are you on Twitter or Facebook? I tweeted some useful links recently, which you may have already seen. I have been working on it nationally through the Local Government Association and there is some info on the website.
I spoke to the Leader of Cornwall recently who has had substantial rural funds spent on broadband. He was very positive about their achievement of 30Mbpc to 95pc of a very dispersed population. Now working towards 99pc!
Kind regards,
Marianne
Marianne Overton MBE
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 21 August 2016 08:06
To: Marianne Overton
Cc: Nocton Parish Council
Subject: RE: Update for Nocton please
Good morning Marianne,
I am very well – thank you for asking… and also for checking up on the broadband issue for Nocton.
I have been lobbying Onlincolnshire and BT for quite some time now as you know. I am happy to report we are finally making progress. The fibre cabinet has been installed (near The Green), along with another link cabinet, but neither have been commissioned yet. We are still awaiting a date from BT on when this might ‘go live’.
Although BT are in the process of commissioning the new fibre cabinet for the majority of Nocton residents, there are still a few residents connected to another cabinet near Dunston on legacy lines which would not be able to obtain the upgraded fibre (mainly living in Main Street and Wellhead Lane). Due to our extensive lobbying, Steve has now raised a separate ‘Change Request’ to get these legacy lines transferred to the new fibre cabinet in Nocton. I think the funding is coming from savings made to date.
BT is currently scheduling this work in as a separate project I believe, but we are still awaiting further details. Once Steve is back from holiday, please be assured I will be chasing him again. The problem seems to be the mammoth organisation that is BT. BT Openreach have been quite amenable to carrying out this extra work, but the contract is being organised through BT itself, and it is like wading in treacle!
Steve has been working hard to support us - my latest community update was on 10th August 2016 (also see the Comments). My previous report was dated 26th July 2016.
With regard to Facebook, I use this social medium quite actively to keep in touch with friends and family around the world. I have sent you a ‘Friend Request’ if you wish to link up online.
Finally, there is another issue in Nocton that you may wish to look into – that is the piecemeal overdevelopment of our village without provision of further facilities.
Following the granting of outline planning permission for a dwelling to the rear of The Shieling [15/1127/OUT], this appears to have set rather a precedent for the village. Mr Paul Clarke (ex Nocton Farms Ltd) has now submitted an application [16/0862/OUT] to develop the land behind the Village Hall – only a single dwelling currently, but I’m sure if successful this will lead to a further application. There is some history behind this site which you might be interested in. You will see I have already lodged an objection. Peter Sowerby also continues to squeeze in many more dwellings than originally planned on his final phase on Nocton Park. The latest application causing much controversy and many objections is 16/0795/FUL. I have also objected to this too.
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Marianne Overton
Sent: 21 August 2016 13:00
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: Re: Update for Nocton please
Thanks a lot Geoff and thank you for all your continuing excellent work for us. As I am your county councillor rather than District, I do not get informed unless residents raise it with me. So thank you. I will look at your sit again. I do normally check it monthly before writing my monthly newsletter.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Emails with OnLincolnshire
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 24 August 2016 20:17
To: Stephen Brookes (OnLincolnshire)
Cc: Marianne Overton; Nocton Parish Council
Subject: Urgent update for Nocton please
Importance: High
Hi Steve,
You may like to see that Marianne has been in touch for an update regarding broadband for Nocton (see correspondence below). I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there will be no work carried out this week on the new fibre Cab 17.
Since I reported back to Marianne, a problem seems to have arisen. I managed to speak with a BT engineer who had the Cab 17 door open on Tuesday 23rd. There has been a misunderstanding between BT Openreach and the external contractor, both who thought the other were doing the work to commission the Cab – as a result we are no further forward. The copper line has not even been fed through from Pillar 3/2 to Cab 17, therefore no lines have yet been connected and there will be no fibre service being commissioned in the short term.
The BT engineer is going to report back to his Line Manager to advise that the required work is still outstanding and to recommend they actually take over responsibility for feeding through the new copper line between Pillar 3/2 and Cab 17, so that the fibre cabinet can then be commissioned. As regards the additional work to re-route the legacy lines from Cab 3 to Cab 17, the BT engineer is aware of the Change Request, but told me this work will remain with the external contractor to complete – and he thought it would be done during Phase 2 of the work plan (whatever that means).
In view of this diabolical situation, please can you chase both aspects of this work as a matter of urgency and let me know:
- What exactly is the situation regarding the contracted work?
- When can we expect this work to be carried out?
- When will Cab 17 actually be commissioned?
- When will the Cab 3 legacy lines be re-routed to Cab 17?
- When will residents be able to apply for the new fibre service?
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 24 August 2016 20:22
To: Owen Williams (OnLincolnshire)
Subject: FW: Urgent update for Nocton please
Good evening Owen,
I understand Steve is out of the office until Monday 29th – in view of the developing situation described below, you may want to attend to this email in advance of his return to work.
There is an ongoing situation with the commissioning of Cab 17 for Nocton, which you will see from my report below.
Kind regards,
Geoff
From: Owen Williams
Sent: 25 August 2016 10:20
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hello Geoff,
Please excuse the brief response, I am currently bogged down in contractual/State Aid scrutiny of a BT change request, but I will speak to the BT Openreach project manager this afternoon to see what is going on.
In the meantime please see below update provided by the BT Openreach project manager on Monday which I passed to Marianne at the time:
“I got your voicemail. Metheringham 3/2 (PCP17) requires the circuits moving from the old cast iron shell outside the Post Office to the other side of the road. The civils work is complete on this and the cabling and jointing activity should start by the end of this week. The fibre route has not been proven yet. The DSLAM is stood and powered. ECD for build completion is mid-September but we are pushing for the earliest completion.”
As soon as I have spoken to Openreach I will provide a further (hopefully more detailed) response.
Kind regards,
Owen Williams
Business Support Projects & Training team
Supporting Lincolnshire Broadband Programme
Lincolnshire County Council
Tel: 01522 552296
From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 25 August 2016 11:56
To: Owen Williams
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hi Owen,
Thank you for your quick response – and good luck with the ‘Change Request’ contractual issues. Why is nothing involving the BT behemoth, easy – no need to comment on that one!
I look forward to getting more detail regarding our ongoing situation in Nocton in due course.
Try and have a restful weekend to counter the pressures of public service. I can empathise with you given my previous employment prior to retirement.
Best regards,
Geoff
From: Owen Williams
Sent: 26 August 2016 12:59
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: RE: Urgent update for Nocton please
Hi Geoff,
I spoke to the Openreach manager yesterday evening, he stated there wasn’t a resource issue/contractor confusion and that work on cabling & jointing should start today, if you don’t notice any activity today please let me know and I was (will) get Steve to escalate on his return (Tuesday 30th). ECD remains mid-September as per the update from Openreach, is (if) this is achieve(d) commission should be complete and services available by the end of September.
Also thank you for you(r) kind words, and have a good bank holiday weekend yourself.
Kind regards,
Owen
Project Update - Week ending 26th August 2016
Metheringham 3/2 (Nocton) - Needs external fibre provision and the Exchange to be completed; cabling & jointing to start early next week; if there are no civils/traffic management issues build will be complete within a fortnight; commissioning to follow.
 |
| 26th August (pm) - Telec Utilities - cabling and jointing Pillar 3/2 with PCP17 |
 |
| PCP 17 - the open cabinet showing mounting columns and connectors |
 |
| Open access duct near Post Office - the enormity of the job to connect the new cabinet |
BT Openreach - instructional videos
- Introducing the next generation PCP features
- Installing the mounting columns
- Installing the connectors
BT chief attacks “Fix Britain’s Internet” campaign led by TalkTalk, Vodafone, Sky
TalkTalk, Vodafone, and Sky hit back in long running tit-for-tat broadband saga.
http://arstechnica.co.uk/business/2016/08/bt-chief-attacks-fix-britain-internet-campaign-talktalk-vodafone-sky/
Rivals defend ‘Fix Britain’s Internet’ campaign after BT complaint
'In an open letter to Gavin Patterson, the three UK-based companies said they welcomed BT’s commitment to engaging in the debate but stressed that the “service Openreach provides today is unacceptable and must improve”.'
http://www.totaltele.com/view.aspx?C=0&ID=494705
TalkTalk Group
Fix Britain's Internet responds to BT claims
https://www.talktalkgroup.com/articles/talktalkgroup/2016/August/Fix-Britain-s-Internet-responds-to-BT-claims
Email Ofcom to fix Britain's internet
'Demand better internet for Britain's communities'
http://www.fixbritainsinternet.co.uk/page/speakout/fix-britains-internet
Tuesday, 8 March 2016
Marianne Overton MBE
March Newsletter
This is Marianne's email issued yesterday:
From: CllrM Overton [mailto:CllrM.Overton@lincolnshire.gov.uk]
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It has been a busy month, so lots to think about in this March newsletter including;
I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
This is Marianne's email issued yesterday:
From: CllrM Overton [mailto:CllrM.Overton@lincolnshire.gov.uk]
Sent: 07 March 2016 17:24
To: Friends and Colleagues, <marianne.overton@biosearch.org.uk>
Subject: Marianne's March News
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It has been a busy month, so lots to think about in this March newsletter including;
- Campaigns to keep cost-effective, rural recycling sites like Leadenham open as a commitment to our rural communities.
- Call for fair school transport
- Money for Council services
- Tackling new planning and housing legislation
I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Forthcoming Events
From: CllrM Overton
Sent: 28 October 2015 00:39
To: Friends and Colleagues,
Subject: Events this week
I have a few events worth letting you know about:
How many more houses? What would the Local Plan mean for us and what can we do about it?
- Tuesday 27th October - Coleby Meeting Room in the Tempest [7pm]
- Tuesday 27th October - Navenby business network at the Lion and Royal [6pm]
- Wednesday 28th October - Navenby Methodist Chapel [7pm]
One hour briefing to identify important points where your voice is needed to make sure we keep a good quality of life in our villages.
- Thursday 29th October - Navenby Parish Meeting [7pm] at the Venue
- Thursday 29th October - Branston Biz at the Pavillion [5.30pm for 6pm start]
- Friday 30th October - Independents Meeting and supper at the Queens Head, Kirkby La Thorpe, near Sleaford [5.30pm]
- Saturday 31st October - Ghost walks at Branston Waggon and Horses and event at the George at Leadenham
- Saturday 31st October - Halloween event at Temple Bruer [11am-4pm]
- Saturday 31st October - Halloween Lichens and Bats at Long Benington, Society of Biology Event with experts
- Sunday 15th November - Fungal Foray for families and experts, Twyford Wood [10am]
Kind Regards,
MarianneCouncillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Fulbeck turbine application
Email from Marianne Overton MBE
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
If you get a minute today, please put a comment on the Fulbeck turbine application. This could challenge the government to get the rules changed back to favour their huge developments. We want renewable energy, but the size and scale of this application in this position is disproportionately large and would dominate the countryside. Thank you very much indeed if you have already done it.
Here is the link:
http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8170&application=S15/1764
Planning application - S15/1764
Erection, 25 year operation and subsequent de-commissioning of a wind farm consisting of 10 wind turbines (each up to 110m to the blade tip) and associated infrastructure, including underground cable connections. Reference: S15/1764 - Energiekontor UK Ltd
Many thanks indeed,
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independentswww.independentvoice.org.uk
Wednesday 23 September 2015
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
If you get a minute today, please put a comment on the Fulbeck turbine application. This could challenge the government to get the rules changed back to favour their huge developments. We want renewable energy, but the size and scale of this application in this position is disproportionately large and would dominate the countryside. Thank you very much indeed if you have already done it.
Here is the link:
http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8170&application=S15/1764
Planning application - S15/1764
Erection, 25 year operation and subsequent de-commissioning of a wind farm consisting of 10 wind turbines (each up to 110m to the blade tip) and associated infrastructure, including underground cable connections. Reference: S15/1764 - Energiekontor UK Ltd
Many thanks indeed,
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independentswww.independentvoice.org.uk
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Marianne Overton MBE - newsletter
September News
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you have had a good summer. Peter and I had a nice break exploring Northern Ireland.
Please find my September newsletter attached. I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne"
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you have had a good summer. Peter and I had a nice break exploring Northern Ireland.
Please find my September newsletter attached. I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne"
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Marianne Overton MBE - July newsletter
July News
The following email was received on 2nd July:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Welcome to our July Newsletter. I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
The following email was received on 2nd July:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Welcome to our July Newsletter. I hope you find it interesting and useful.
Please let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
October Newsletter
The following email was received yesterday:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please find our October newsletter attached (with pictures). Lots of nice pictures this month as we have had some really spectacular events. Enjoy!
The consultation is now out on the local plan against which all our applications will be compared, so please have a look on line, come along to an event or just let me know what you think.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
The following email was received yesterday:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please find our October newsletter attached (with pictures). Lots of nice pictures this month as we have had some really spectacular events. Enjoy!
The consultation is now out on the local plan against which all our applications will be compared, so please have a look on line, come along to an event or just let me know what you think.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Parish Council
Next Meeting
The meeting is next Tuesday, 9th September, in the Village Hall commencing at 7.00pm - you will find many of the pre-meeting papers published on the Parish Council website on the Friday prior to the meeting (tomorrow), with the remainder (such as the Clerk's Report) appearing on the day before the meeting (Monday).
Questions
You can either attend the meeting in person, or send questions in advance to the Clerk of the Parish Council. For this meeting, I have submitted a couple of suggestions for debate:
Use of Social Media
I see from ‘The Little Green Book’ that Metheringham Parish Council have adopted social media to try and improve their communication with the public – I would like to put forward a suggestion that Nocton Parish Council carry out a similar trial using Facebook as well.
Village Hall
I note that the last VHMC Agenda and Minutes posted under the ‘Village Hall and Local Groups’ tab on the Parish Council website, are for 18th September 2013 and 5th September 2013 respectively – almost a year since this was updated. However, I see some random ones have appeared in the Parish Council pre-meeting paperwork under the ‘Meetings, Minutes and Agendas’ tab, but there is no consistency and quite a number appear to be missing.
Apart from attending the meetings, I am unsure how local people are able to be kept informed of business. As the body with ‘over-arching’ responsibility for Nocton Village Hall, I would like our local councillors to consider:
District Councillors
You will probably be aware that representatives often attend the Parish Council meeting to give an update and listen to local concerns. Either Councillor Rob Kendrick or Councillor John Money will usually attend and Councillor Marianne Overton MBE will put in an appearance too.
I see that Councillor John Money now contributes to 'The Little Green Book' that is circulated around local villages. An extract from Issue 56 - Autumn 2014 is below:
Nocton Hall
Considering the recent sales statistics relating to the housing market in the East Midlands, and the number of applications we are receiving at Sleaford, if the owners of the old hospital site, Leda Properties, were going to make a planning application, or even make representations to the planning department, one would think it would be now. We have heard nothing, so the Old Hall deteriorates further. Very depressing as the state of impasse continues.
Vattenfall Wind Turbines Nocton Fen
I hear from very informed sources that Vattenfall is having trouble securing a 50 mega watt connection into the National Grid. This has been in the public domain for two months or more so we await the developer's comments with interest.
Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036
The new Local Plan to guide the location and development of housing in Nocton and elsewhere will be available for viewing from 1st October. It is important for residents to consider the impact of this report on their local area and submit their observations and comments to guide the plan's ongoing development.
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/central-lincolnshire/central-lincolnshire-news/new-local-plan-out-for-consultation-soon/122955.article
The meeting is next Tuesday, 9th September, in the Village Hall commencing at 7.00pm - you will find many of the pre-meeting papers published on the Parish Council website on the Friday prior to the meeting (tomorrow), with the remainder (such as the Clerk's Report) appearing on the day before the meeting (Monday).
Questions
You can either attend the meeting in person, or send questions in advance to the Clerk of the Parish Council. For this meeting, I have submitted a couple of suggestions for debate:
Use of Social Media
I see from ‘The Little Green Book’ that Metheringham Parish Council have adopted social media to try and improve their communication with the public – I would like to put forward a suggestion that Nocton Parish Council carry out a similar trial using Facebook as well.
Village Hall
I note that the last VHMC Agenda and Minutes posted under the ‘Village Hall and Local Groups’ tab on the Parish Council website, are for 18th September 2013 and 5th September 2013 respectively – almost a year since this was updated. However, I see some random ones have appeared in the Parish Council pre-meeting paperwork under the ‘Meetings, Minutes and Agendas’ tab, but there is no consistency and quite a number appear to be missing.
Apart from attending the meetings, I am unsure how local people are able to be kept informed of business. As the body with ‘over-arching’ responsibility for Nocton Village Hall, I would like our local councillors to consider:
- Whether a more uniform manner of publication can be adopted for VHMC Agendas and Minutes?
- Whether the backlog of VHMC Agendas and agreed Minutes can be published for the remainder of 2013 and brought up to date for 2014 under the ‘Village Hall and Local Groups’ tab.
District Councillors
You will probably be aware that representatives often attend the Parish Council meeting to give an update and listen to local concerns. Either Councillor Rob Kendrick or Councillor John Money will usually attend and Councillor Marianne Overton MBE will put in an appearance too.
I see that Councillor John Money now contributes to 'The Little Green Book' that is circulated around local villages. An extract from Issue 56 - Autumn 2014 is below:
Nocton Hall
Considering the recent sales statistics relating to the housing market in the East Midlands, and the number of applications we are receiving at Sleaford, if the owners of the old hospital site, Leda Properties, were going to make a planning application, or even make representations to the planning department, one would think it would be now. We have heard nothing, so the Old Hall deteriorates further. Very depressing as the state of impasse continues.
Vattenfall Wind Turbines Nocton Fen
I hear from very informed sources that Vattenfall is having trouble securing a 50 mega watt connection into the National Grid. This has been in the public domain for two months or more so we await the developer's comments with interest.
Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036
The new Local Plan to guide the location and development of housing in Nocton and elsewhere will be available for viewing from 1st October. It is important for residents to consider the impact of this report on their local area and submit their observations and comments to guide the plan's ongoing development.
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/central-lincolnshire/central-lincolnshire-news/new-local-plan-out-for-consultation-soon/122955.article
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
September Newsletter
The email below was received earlier this morning:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you have had a good summer and got some relaxation too.
Welcome to my September newsletter of events, information and news.
The attached version is complete with pictures and the one below is without pictures to keep the e-mail small. I hope you find it helpful and of interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
The email below was received earlier this morning:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you have had a good summer and got some relaxation too.
Welcome to my September newsletter of events, information and news.
The attached version is complete with pictures and the one below is without pictures to keep the e-mail small. I hope you find it helpful and of interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
Friday, 8 August 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
August Newsletter
The following email and newsletter was received on 6th August:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and lovely gardens everywhere. Your newsletter is attached with pictures, and below without pictures. I hope you find it interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
The following email and newsletter was received on 6th August:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and lovely gardens everywhere. Your newsletter is attached with pictures, and below without pictures. I hope you find it interest. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
July News
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you find the July newsletter of interest, attached with pictures. There is a lot happening right in our patch!
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you find the July newsletter of interest, attached with pictures. There is a lot happening right in our patch!
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk
Saturday, 7 June 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
June Newsletter
The following email and attachment was received on Thursday 5th June:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Urgent News
The first launch of the new Local Plan replacing the Core Srategy which was not passed by the Inspector, is this Thursday afternoon in Lincoln Eastgate Hotel 2-7.30pm. It would be good if you can make it and we will organise another soon.
There is also a drop-in tomorrow, Friday at The Venue, Navenby 1-8pm where you can see the first draft of plans for Top Farm, Navenby and speak to the prospective developers. There is no application yet; this is a pre-application consultation.
Our annual "Lunch on the Edge" at home is on Sunday. Let me know if there is anyone I have missed who would like to come along. (£15/head fund-raising for good causes)
June News is attached, which I hope you will find of interest. The attached news is the one with pictures included.
I look forward to seeing you soon at the many wonderful events in our villages. Thank you to the hard-working organisers and helpers for making our villages such great places to live. See you soon!
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
The following email and attachment was received on Thursday 5th June:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Urgent News
The first launch of the new Local Plan replacing the Core Srategy which was not passed by the Inspector, is this Thursday afternoon in Lincoln Eastgate Hotel 2-7.30pm. It would be good if you can make it and we will organise another soon.
There is also a drop-in tomorrow, Friday at The Venue, Navenby 1-8pm where you can see the first draft of plans for Top Farm, Navenby and speak to the prospective developers. There is no application yet; this is a pre-application consultation.
Our annual "Lunch on the Edge" at home is on Sunday. Let me know if there is anyone I have missed who would like to come along. (£15/head fund-raising for good causes)
June News is attached, which I hope you will find of interest. The attached news is the one with pictures included.
I look forward to seeing you soon at the many wonderful events in our villages. Thank you to the hard-working organisers and helpers for making our villages such great places to live. See you soon!
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
Monday, 5 May 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
May News for Branston to Dunston
The following email was received this morning:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Below without pictures and attached with pictures is my May news. Hope you find it of interest!
Just off to the Navenby Mayday Event – great weather!
Kindest regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
The following email was received this morning:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Below without pictures and attached with pictures is my May news. Hope you find it of interest!
Just off to the Navenby Mayday Event – great weather!
Kindest regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association
www.independentvoice.org.uk"
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
April news for Nocton and Potterhanworth
Please see the email and attachment that was received yesterday:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please find April news... attached (with pictures); hopefully concise, interesting and useful to keep you informed. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Wishing you a very Happy Easter and hope you are enjoying the Spring!
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE"
Please see the email and attachment that was received yesterday:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Please find April news... attached (with pictures); hopefully concise, interesting and useful to keep you informed. Let me know if I can help with anything.
Wishing you a very Happy Easter and hope you are enjoying the Spring!
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE"
Friday, 7 March 2014
Marianne Overton MBE
March Newsletter
The following email was received on 5th March 2014:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you are well. Attached (with pictures) is my March newsletter which I hope you find of interest. I look forward to seeing you soon and wish you well.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
The following email was received on 5th March 2014:
"Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I hope you are well. Attached (with pictures) is my March newsletter which I hope you find of interest. I look forward to seeing you soon and wish you well.
Kindest Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council
and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
Vice Chairman of the Local Government Associationwww.independentvoice.org.uk"
Monday, 16 December 2013
Birds on Nocton Fen
Birdlife on Nocton Fen
During a recent conversation about the proposed wind farm, I was challenged to investigate the type of birdlife that inhabits/visits Nocton Fen. I must say I was surprised by my findings.
There appears to be a diverse population of our feathered friends which either inhabit or visit Nocton Fen, including (but not limited to) the following:
Sparrow Hawk, Peregrine Falcons, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier, Common Buzzards, Little Owls, Barn Owls, Short-eared Owls, Marsh Tit, Snow Bunting, Common Snipe, Whooper Swans, Mute Swans, Bewick Swan, Pink-footed Geese, Greylag Geese, Teal, Mallard, Moorhen, Green Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, numerous Linnets, Fieldfares, Lapwing and Golden Plover.
Sources:
http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/nocton-fen-birdwatching-photography-visitors-guide
http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20111
http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20021
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/kestrel-nocton-fen-september-2011.html
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/short-eared-owl-nocton-fen-january-2012.html
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/peregrin-falcon-nocton-fen-december-2013.html
I have selected a number of papers which examine the impact of wind farms on resident birds:
Assessing the impacts of wind farms on birds
Allan L Drewitt, Rowena H W Langston
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2006.00516.x/full
Variation in bat and bird fatalities at wind energy facilities: assessing the effects of rotor size and tower height
Robert M R Barclay, E F Baerwald, J C Gruvera
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/z07-011
Minimal effects of wind turbines on the distribution of wintering farmland birds
Claire L Deveraux, Matthew J H Denny, Mark J Whittingham
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2008.01560.x/full
Large scale risk-assessment of wind-farms on population viability of a globally endangered long-lived raptor
Martina Carrete, Jose A Sanchez-Zapata, Jose R Benitez, Manuel Lobon, Jose A Donazar
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320709003383
Wind turbine bird deaths - company pays $1m fine
'A major US wind energy company is fined $1 million in the country's first-ever settlement over bird deaths caused by wind turbines, after 149 protected birds were killed.'
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2176416/wind_turbine_bird_deaths_company_pays_1m_fine.html
I expect the Environmental Impact Assessment required by planning regulations to examine all implications, so that local residents can then form an educated and rational opinion on the situation.
Farmers' leaders protest over 'green' subsidy plan
'The RSPB, which has registered huge losses in farmland birds through intensive subsidised farming, has taken a full-page advertisement in the Times warning: "This weekend the prime minister could cut the life from the English countryside." '
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25373266
Views of Councillor Marianne Overton
We all want renewable energy, but at what price?
'Wind Turbines and Solar Arrays are marching in on Lincolnshire, helped by tax payer subsidies. Where is the balance between what we need and the effect on our greatest asset after its people – Lincolnshire’s countryside?'
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/12/we-all-want-renewable-energy-but-at-what-price/
National Infrastructure Planning
Nocton Fen Wind Farm by Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/east-midlands/nocton-fen-wind-farm/
Vattenfall Corporate
'Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest generators of electricity and the largest producer of heat. Our main products are electricity, heat and gas.'
http://corporate.vattenfall.com/about-vattenfall/
During a recent conversation about the proposed wind farm, I was challenged to investigate the type of birdlife that inhabits/visits Nocton Fen. I must say I was surprised by my findings.
There appears to be a diverse population of our feathered friends which either inhabit or visit Nocton Fen, including (but not limited to) the following:
Sparrow Hawk, Peregrine Falcons, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier, Common Buzzards, Little Owls, Barn Owls, Short-eared Owls, Marsh Tit, Snow Bunting, Common Snipe, Whooper Swans, Mute Swans, Bewick Swan, Pink-footed Geese, Greylag Geese, Teal, Mallard, Moorhen, Green Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, numerous Linnets, Fieldfares, Lapwing and Golden Plover.
Sources:
http://www.rodcollins.com/wordpress/nocton-fen-birdwatching-photography-visitors-guide
http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20111
http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20021
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/kestrel-nocton-fen-september-2011.html
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/short-eared-owl-nocton-fen-january-2012.html
http://birdmanbirds.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/peregrin-falcon-nocton-fen-december-2013.html
I have selected a number of papers which examine the impact of wind farms on resident birds:
Assessing the impacts of wind farms on birds
Allan L Drewitt, Rowena H W Langston
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1474-919X.2006.00516.x/full
Variation in bat and bird fatalities at wind energy facilities: assessing the effects of rotor size and tower height
Robert M R Barclay, E F Baerwald, J C Gruvera
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/z07-011
Minimal effects of wind turbines on the distribution of wintering farmland birds
Claire L Deveraux, Matthew J H Denny, Mark J Whittingham
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2664.2008.01560.x/full
Large scale risk-assessment of wind-farms on population viability of a globally endangered long-lived raptor
Martina Carrete, Jose A Sanchez-Zapata, Jose R Benitez, Manuel Lobon, Jose A Donazar
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320709003383
Wind turbine bird deaths - company pays $1m fine
'A major US wind energy company is fined $1 million in the country's first-ever settlement over bird deaths caused by wind turbines, after 149 protected birds were killed.'
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2176416/wind_turbine_bird_deaths_company_pays_1m_fine.html
I expect the Environmental Impact Assessment required by planning regulations to examine all implications, so that local residents can then form an educated and rational opinion on the situation.
Farmers' leaders protest over 'green' subsidy plan
'The RSPB, which has registered huge losses in farmland birds through intensive subsidised farming, has taken a full-page advertisement in the Times warning: "This weekend the prime minister could cut the life from the English countryside." '
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25373266
Views of Councillor Marianne Overton
We all want renewable energy, but at what price?
'Wind Turbines and Solar Arrays are marching in on Lincolnshire, helped by tax payer subsidies. Where is the balance between what we need and the effect on our greatest asset after its people – Lincolnshire’s countryside?'
http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2013/12/we-all-want-renewable-energy-but-at-what-price/
National Infrastructure Planning
Nocton Fen Wind Farm by Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd
http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/east-midlands/nocton-fen-wind-farm/
Vattenfall Corporate
'Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest generators of electricity and the largest producer of heat. Our main products are electricity, heat and gas.'
http://corporate.vattenfall.com/about-vattenfall/
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Marianne Overton
December News
'Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Wishing you the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Some December news is attached for your interest.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Mrs Marianne Overton
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council.
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
www.independentvoice.org.uk
'Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Wishing you the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Some December news is attached for your interest.
Kind Regards,
Marianne
Councillor Mrs Marianne Overton
Independent Councillor for Branston and Navenby on Lincolnshire County Council and for the Cliff Villages on North Kesteven District Council.
Leader of the Lincolnshire Independents
www.independentvoice.org.uk
Monday, 14 October 2013
Wind Farm at Nocton Fen
Vattenfall lifts lid in Lincs
Swedish utility Vattenfall is investigating a possible 50MW-plus wind farm in the east of England.
The company said today it is in the early stages of development for a project at Nocton Fen in North Kesteven District, Lincolnshire.
http://renews.biz/51825/vattenfall-lifts-lid-in-lincs/
BBC Look North (6.26 am - 14th October 2013)
"An energy company is to investigate the potential for a wind farm in Lincolnshire. Swedish utility company, Vattenfall, says an initial study at Nocton Fen revealed that up to 23 wind turbines could sit on the site. They will spend the next few weeks talking to local communities."
The spokesperson for Vattenfall, Jason Ormiston said:
"Any suggestion of a wind farm of this nature, it's natural that people would have concerns about that... but we are at a very early stage and we want to have that conversation with people, understand what their fears are. Hopefully we can allay those fears and we can do this by listening to people and designing a wind farm that responds to those concerns."
Vattenfall
"Vattenfall's vision is to create a strong and diversified European energy portfolio with sustainable and increased profits, significant growth options and will be among the leaders in developing environmentally sustainable energy production."
Press Release re: Nocton Fen
Vattenfall’s Project Manager Graham Davey said: “Vattenfall is at the very earliest stages of assessing the potential of a wind farm at Nocton Fen. This phase is all about identifying issues and opportunities; that is why we will start by engaging with the local community, local representatives, other key interests and national environmental organisations.”
Nocton Fen - Exploring the Wind Energy Potential
"There will be many opportunities for the community to get involved, share ideas, and talk to the team over the coming months. Information will be circulated as widely as possible locally in the coming weeks. To ensure you stay up to date with the latest news, development and discussions relating to Nocton Fen, please visit and register your interest in the project here."
http://www.vattenfall.co.uk/en/nocton-fen.htm
http://www.vattenfall.co.uk/en/file/2013-10-10-Nocton_Fen_map.pdf_44158122.pdf
Nocton Fen earmarked as potential wind farm
'Feasibility study carried out.'
http://www.lincsfm.co.uk/news/local-news/nocton-fen-earmarked-as-potential-wind-farm/
Wind Farms
This is a link to an earlier blog entry about wind farms. You may be interested in the Press Release from another company, Renewable Energy Systems, which looked at the feasibility of erecting wind turbines on Nocton Fen back in 2004... and decided against it!
Wind Turbine Poll Fiasco
“It is true that large, industrial-scale wind turbines in the open countryside are unpopular. Locally, we had a successful campaign against 36 turbines in Nocton and subsequently I helped draw up the reasonably balanced policy on wind power, first completed about two years ago. It does not suggest a “blanket ban”, but a more thoughtful approach..."
Councillor Marianne Overton
http://www.lincolnshireindependents.org/windturbinepollfiasco.html
Number of planned new onshore wind farms has doubled since 2011
Record numbers of onshore wind farms have been approved for construction this year as power companies cash in on hundreds of millions of pounds in subsidies.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/10375167/Number-of-planned-new-onshore-wind-farms-has-doubled-since-2011.html
The Winds of Change
'There’s a new wind blowing across Europe. Windpower is predominantly located in Germany, Denmark and Spain, and a recent European Union report predicted wind will power Europe’s demands several times over before 2020.'
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2105601/the_winds_of_change.html
Swedish utility Vattenfall is investigating a possible 50MW-plus wind farm in the east of England.
The company said today it is in the early stages of development for a project at Nocton Fen in North Kesteven District, Lincolnshire.
http://renews.biz/51825/vattenfall-lifts-lid-in-lincs/
BBC Look North (6.26 am - 14th October 2013)
"An energy company is to investigate the potential for a wind farm in Lincolnshire. Swedish utility company, Vattenfall, says an initial study at Nocton Fen revealed that up to 23 wind turbines could sit on the site. They will spend the next few weeks talking to local communities."
The spokesperson for Vattenfall, Jason Ormiston said:
"Any suggestion of a wind farm of this nature, it's natural that people would have concerns about that... but we are at a very early stage and we want to have that conversation with people, understand what their fears are. Hopefully we can allay those fears and we can do this by listening to people and designing a wind farm that responds to those concerns."
Vattenfall
"Vattenfall's vision is to create a strong and diversified European energy portfolio with sustainable and increased profits, significant growth options and will be among the leaders in developing environmentally sustainable energy production."
Press Release re: Nocton Fen
Vattenfall’s Project Manager Graham Davey said: “Vattenfall is at the very earliest stages of assessing the potential of a wind farm at Nocton Fen. This phase is all about identifying issues and opportunities; that is why we will start by engaging with the local community, local representatives, other key interests and national environmental organisations.”
Nocton Fen - Exploring the Wind Energy Potential
"There will be many opportunities for the community to get involved, share ideas, and talk to the team over the coming months. Information will be circulated as widely as possible locally in the coming weeks. To ensure you stay up to date with the latest news, development and discussions relating to Nocton Fen, please visit and register your interest in the project here."
http://www.vattenfall.co.uk/en/nocton-fen.htm
http://www.vattenfall.co.uk/en/file/2013-10-10-Nocton_Fen_map.pdf_44158122.pdf
Nocton Fen earmarked as potential wind farm
'Feasibility study carried out.'
http://www.lincsfm.co.uk/news/local-news/nocton-fen-earmarked-as-potential-wind-farm/
Wind Farms
This is a link to an earlier blog entry about wind farms. You may be interested in the Press Release from another company, Renewable Energy Systems, which looked at the feasibility of erecting wind turbines on Nocton Fen back in 2004... and decided against it!
Wind Turbine Poll Fiasco
“It is true that large, industrial-scale wind turbines in the open countryside are unpopular. Locally, we had a successful campaign against 36 turbines in Nocton and subsequently I helped draw up the reasonably balanced policy on wind power, first completed about two years ago. It does not suggest a “blanket ban”, but a more thoughtful approach..."
Councillor Marianne Overton
http://www.lincolnshireindependents.org/windturbinepollfiasco.html
Number of planned new onshore wind farms has doubled since 2011
Record numbers of onshore wind farms have been approved for construction this year as power companies cash in on hundreds of millions of pounds in subsidies.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/10375167/Number-of-planned-new-onshore-wind-farms-has-doubled-since-2011.html
The Winds of Change
'There’s a new wind blowing across Europe. Windpower is predominantly located in Germany, Denmark and Spain, and a recent European Union report predicted wind will power Europe’s demands several times over before 2020.'
http://www.theecologist.org/News/news_analysis/2105601/the_winds_of_change.html
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)