As you may be aware NG will announce their preferred route corridor for the Hinkley C Connection this Thursday 29th September.
Please find below an extract from NG’s recent email advising of the above:
“Good afternoon
Hinkley Point C Connection Project
Since the close of Stage 1 Consultation on the Hinkley Point C Connection Project, we have been carefully reviewing over 8,000 individual pieces of feedback to help ensure that we take forward the most appropriate connection option. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to provide feedback, it has been extremely valuable.
We are now in a position to make a preferred route corridor announcement on Thursday 29th September and would like to personally invite you to one of two briefing events that we are holding specifically for officers, members and MPs on this day. Details are as follows:
* The Exchange, Express Park, Bridgwater, TA6 4RR, 29th September, 10 am for 10.30 am start.
* Double Tree by Hilton, Cadbury House, Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5AD, 29th September, 14.30 pm for 15.00pm start.
At the briefing events, we will explain in more detail our decision, how it was made and the next steps. We are also hoping to offer a meeting specifically with your Council and we will provide more information regarding this in the near future.
To confirm your attendance at one of the events, please call the Community Relations Team on 0800 377 7347 or send an email to: hinkleyconnection@uk.ngrid.com
If you are unable to attend but would like to receive further information, or talk to a member of the Community Relations Team please do get in touch with us via the number and email above.
Yours sincerely
Peter Bryant
Senior Project Manager”
Please note that neither the Parish Council or public (or reps from the campaign groups) have been invited to attend the event (but don’t let that stop you being in the vicinity!). NG will write to householders around the 29th to advise them of the outcome of their ‘consultation’ and the information will also be available on their website.
We wait with bated breath as to their decision – nearly 2 years on from when residents were first written to regarding the Hinkley C connection project. Thank you for everything you have done to support our campaign to keep North Somerset and the surrounding countryside free of giant pylons.
The announcement on Thursday is a key landmark in the process to date but is by no means the closing chapter; we are not giving up and with your ongoing support will continue to fight for the preservation of our countryside, communities and our well being for today and for generations to come.
Please take a moment to read the email below from Stour Valley Underground; in particular please support Tessa Munt’s ‘Electricity Transmission (Protection of Landscape)’ bill which receives its second reading in the House of Commons in November.
