A windfarm

A windfarm

A village hall in Clifton Campville was home to a lively debate last week at the Village Hall in Clifton Campville just outside Tamworth.

Over a hundred local residents took part in the lively debate that was organised by Clifton Campville and Harlaston Parish Councils on behalf of County Councillor Matthew Ellis, the areas County Councillor.  The lively debate which saw over 100 residents discuss the the proposals for a new find farm near Haunton, heard criticism over the lack of public awarenesses earlier this year of a previous application for a wind speed test mast in preparation for the Wind Turbines proposal.

Matthew Ellis, County Councillor for the area said he was pleased about the turnout and the wider public awareness,

“I wrote to homes in Harlaston, Clifton Campville and Haunton because I think it’s crucial that local people are made aware of these major plans. Whilst I broadly support renewable energy, at 400 ft in height these four wind turbines would dominate the countryside for miles and miles. They would be visible from both Lichfield and Tamworth and would dwarf the magnificent spire and flying buttresses of the historic St Andrews Church at Clifton Campville.
And during construction, with the longest loads being 150 ft in length and the heaviest weighing an immense 165 tonnes, I fear the damage to the local roads and countryside would be irreparable”.

“I wrote to homes in Harlaston, Clifton Campville and Haunton because I think it’s crucial that local people are made aware of these major plans. Whilst I broadly support renewable energy, at 400 ft in height these four wind turbines would dominate the countryside for miles and miles. They would be visible from both Lichfield and Tamworth and would dwarf the magnificent spire and flying buttresses of the historic St Andrews Church at Clifton Campville.

“And during construction, with the longest loads being 150 ft in length and the heaviest weighing an immense 165 tonnes, I fear the damage to the local roads and countryside would be irreparable”.

During the meeting a vote was taken which unanimously supported opposing the plans when they are formally submitted to Lichfield District Council which is expected to be early 2010.

The company Prowind who plan to build the four wind turbines said on November 18 that they were to hold a public exhibition showcasing their proposals at the church hall in Haunton on Thursday December 3 from 2pm to 7pm.