Exactly a year to the day since West Lindsey District Council committed to purchase RAF Scampton, a plan foiled by the Home Office’s asylum seeker proposal, that dream of £300 million of local investment could yet be about to make a triumphant comeback.
It would be the most extensive overhaul of the grid in generations, if approved, but that is under serious threat given the stern opposition from people at all levels of authority — from residents to Members of Parliament. National Grid serves nearly eight million customers in the East and West Midlands, meaning this project wouldThis presents a genuine dilemma for those opposed to the plans, faced with the conundrum of campaigning for preservation of the scenic Lincolnshire countryside, but collectively paying almost £5.5 billion more than if pylons were used.
Cllr Craig Leyland , Cllr Anne Dorrian and Cllr Nick Worth are the three district leaders in the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. “We hope that we can continue to be actively involved in any future plans, and that all possible alternative options and views are considered, including the possibility of underground installation.