Say No to Pylons

Council leaders say they had a 'positive' meeting with those behind an offshore energy scheme.

‘Positive’ Norfolk meeting over pylons

A ‘summit’ meeting over highly-controversial proposals which could see pylons towering over the Broads has been described as “positive and constructive”.

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A meeting is to be held to discuss the possibility of pylons being built on the Broads.

Crunch meeting over Broads pylons plan

Highly-controversial proposals which could see pylons towering over the Broads are to be the subject of a key ‘summit’ meeting in Norfolk.

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File photo dated 24/11/10 of electricity pylons at sunset as energy distributor National Grid reported a 21% increase in first-half pre-tax profits today and revealed that Superstorm Sandy on the US east coast will cost it around £100 million. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday November 15, 2012. Pre-tax profits were £1.1 billion, with an operating profit of £1.59 billion, up by 7%. A union representing workers at the company said the ÒbumperÓ profits came at a time when people were struggling to pay their bills.The GMB also warned of possible industrial action over plans to transfer employees to contractors. See PA story INDUSTRY Grid. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Planning minister: Pylons are “ugly”

The minister for planning has hit out at “ugly pylons” which he said people would not want to see “march across the landscape” after hearing how the structures could be built across the Norfolk Broads.

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Great Yarmouth Borough Councils head of planning Peter Warner who has retired after 30 + years at the council.
Pictured close to Breydon Bridge which was a scheme he was involved in.

Picture: James Bass

He wanted Scroby Wind Farm painted in rainbow colours... Great Yarmouth town planner retires

If you have visited Great Yarmouth, you have already seen his “gallery” of work.

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Sunshine over Carlton Marshes

Readers’ amazing support for EDP’s Say No To Pylons on Broads campaign

It is a campaign that has galvanised the whole community from schoolchildren to pensioners who have lived in the Broads all their life.

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Electricity pylons at Wiggenhall St Mary.

South Norfolk Councillors back campaign against giant pylons

District councillors gave their overwhelming backing to a campaign against giant electricity pylons in Norfolk and Suffolk, amid concerns about a potential route to bring offshore energy ashore.

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Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Caroline Flint MP, talks to Heartsease resident Colin Brighton about energy costs during her visit to Norwich.
PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY

Say No to Pylons: Communities must be listened to, says shadow minister

The shadow secretary for energy and climate change has said it is vital the views of Norfolk and Suffolk people are listened to over controversial suggestions which could see pylons built through parts of the Broads.

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Sunshine over Carlton Marshes

Imagine pylons in this view...

Strolling along the bank at Waveney River Centre all you can see beneath the big sky is miles of marshland.

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Strumpshaw Fen warden, Tim Strudwick, looking out for otters which are making regular appearances at the Fen. Picture: Denise Bradley

Strumpshaw Fen warden backs Say No To Pylons campaign

Sweeping the marshes with his binoculars, RSPB warden Tim Strudwick is keen to highlight how the broad open landscape enhances Strumpshaw Fen’s magical attraction.

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Artist David Dane who is considering quitting the  Broads to become a tax excile in Ireland.
He is well known for his paintings capturing scenes from the Norfolk Broads.

“It is like going back 150 years. Nothing tells you that you are living in the 21st century. Giant pylons would immediately announce the fact.” Artist backs campaign

Artist David Dane has painted the Broads in all its moods and seasons through four decades and is adamant that interrupting its views with giant pylons would be “sacrilege”.

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Campaigners fear electricity pylons could cut through the Norfolk Broads.

What do you think? Norfolk Broads power lines - fight launched for underground cables

Campaigners fearing the “destruction” of Norfolk’s tranquil Broads by power lines serving offshore windfarms last night launched a fight for the cables to be placed underground.

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