Last updated at 11:41, Thursday, 19 July 2012

Turbine looks set to be refused

A PROPOSED wind turbine that has attracted strong local opposition looks set to be refused planning permission.

Haile and Wilton Parish Council and nine local residents have objected against the plans for the 34.4m-high turbine at High House Farm, Wilton.

And members of Copeland Council’s planning panel were yesterday being recommended to refuse the application. They were told: “It would introduce a single isolated, prominent feature incongruous in its surroundings which would have a materially harmful effect on the character and appearance of this sensitive rural location.”

The turbine is planned to provide electricity to the dairy farm to help it stay viable. But the objectors express concerns about visual impact, noise, flicker and refer to the turbine as “an unnecessary blot”.

Wind seminar

A WIND power seminar for farmers and rural businesses is being held at North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, today (10am to noon and 1pm to 3pm).

It is being led by renewable energy firms Myriad CEG and Northern Power Systems. Call 0203 056 0873 for details.

100mph fine

A WHITEHAVEN man was clocked doing 100mph in his Mercedes on the M6.

Michael Bainbridge, 47, of Foxhouses Road, admitted the charge at Carlisle Magistrates Court. He was fined £100 plus £50 costs.

Cannabis charge

WILLIAM Pearson, 27, of Fell View Avenue, Whitehaven, has been fined £75 by magistrates at West Cumbria Courthouse, after he pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis. Costs of £85 and a £15 surcharge were also imposed.

First published at 11:12, Thursday, 19 July 2012
Published by http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk