MP Andrew Snowden 's pledge after decision over Morgan and Morecambe cable corridor put back by Ed Miliband
“I will keep fighting to make sure local people are heard and push for a better solution for Fylde”
Fylde MP Andrew Snowden has pledged that the fight goes on against plans to site a cable corridor for windfarms through the Fylde countryside after the Government put back a decision for four months.
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband was expected to announce his decision on Thursday on whether the controversial Morgan and Morecambe plan could go ahead but has re-set the statutory deadline for the application to September 14.
Mr Snowden has campaigned vehemently against the plans, warning they could wreck the Fylde countryside and adversely affect many residents and businesses.
After the Government announcement of deadline re-set, the Fylde MP said: “This is NOT approval and this fight is far from over.
“For a long time, we have argued there is a better alternative than years of disruption across Fylde and damage to our coastline.
“People across Fylde refused to let this issue drop. Residents, campaign groups and councillors have stood together and kept up the pressure and ministers are now being forced to take another look.
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“The re-set proves something important. When communities stand together and speak with one voice, Westminster has to listen.
“I have repeatedly called on Ed Miliband to reject the current plans and properly consider the alternative route.
“I will keep fighting to make sure local people are heard and to push for a better solution for Fylde.”
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A spokesperson for the applicants said: “We acknowledge the decision made by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to delay the determination of the Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms: Transmission Assets project until September.
“We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to the process so far. We will continue to engage with the Planning Inspectorate and local stakeholders and look forward to the decision in due course.”