Agreat deal of public interest has been generated following revelations that consideration is being given to the establishment of wind farms in the area around Olney. A 'scoping report' has and Wellingborough Borough. Local Milton Keynes ward councillors have expressed grave disquiet that they were unaware of the proposals prior to the recent revelations, despite some reported comments to the contrary. As a member of the council's Development Control Committee, I am unable to pass comment on either of the above proposals until they are determined by the committee as I have to be seen to be impartial in planning matters. However, Olney Town Council decided to hold a meeting with other a ected parishes at the Olney Centre on Thursday 22nd September to address some of the likely concerns. Planning Liaison Chairman Richard Medd presided over a well It is interesting to examine some of the developments that have occurred elsewhere in the UK. One of the largest and most powerful inshore wind farms in the UK is that at Bears Down, near Padstow in Cornwall. The site of this wind farm is split between two local authorities, with nine turbines being located in North Cornwall District and the remaining seven in Restormel. National Wind Power submitted two simultaneous planning applications in August 1998. Restormel Borough Council initi ly refued permission for their part of the site in November 1999. been submitted to Council by 'Your Energy' with regard to their apparent intention to submit a planning application for the construction of ten 125 m high wind turbines on land at Petsoe Manor. Part of the proposed site lies within the Ouse Valley Area of Attractive Landscape. Additionally, a further application is expected for a wind farm at Nun Wood near Bozeat. Only a small part of this site is within the Milton Keynes administrative boundary, the rest being divided between Bedford Borough Milton Keynes Just six days later, a Full Council meeting of North Cornwall District voted in support for their larger share of th Blowing in the wind A Contribution om Counci or Steve Clark informed and many repn;sentatives of local parishes, ward councillors and our Member of Parliament all in attendance. It is intended that the topic will be explored in more detail at a meeting of the council's North East ea Consultative Forum to be held at Lavendon Village Hall on Thursday 24th November, starting at 7.30 pm. resubmission t intelligent debate, with project. Following a Restormel Borough Council, permission was eventually granted for the remainder of the project. Perhaps surprisingly, there appeared to support r Cornwall, including a petition of over 1,000 signatures. This level of support be a great deal of local the project in North may have been linked to establishment of the Bears Down Wind the Profes Lol L V1 Lv e Lg fov wo e DeViNE HAIR 01234 71 1412 Now offering Biolage Therapies A tvierc pe H c p vo to lr wve OPEN UNTIL 9PM TUES & fRI PAGE 14 HO BOX Hobgoblin Music e 10 St John Street • Ne ort P nell MK16 8HJ Tel 01908 217217 OPEN MON - SAT 10.00 - 5.30 For the best in lk, roots and acoustic instruments and accessories email nphobgoblin@btconnect.com HARVEST BAKERY ForallyourCateringRequirements From a Sandwich Platter to a Gourmet B t or a Supper Party to a Sophisticated Dinner Party Wedding Buffets & Cakes a Speciality Call Enid on 01234 391010