Telford & Wrekin Council to hold Solar farm public exhibition
Telford & Wrekin Council is to hold a public exhibition as a part of the formal consultation for plans to build a publicly funded solar farm in the borough.
Plans will go on display at Queensway Hadley Learning Community on Wednesday 15 January ahead of the submission of a planning application.
The Council’s Cabinet agreed proposals to put forward plans for a commercial scale solar farm to be built on land at Wheat Leasows as a part of its strategy to find new ways of bringing income in that can help to protect the frontline services that the Council provides.
The solar farm would form a part of the Council’s wider energy strategy to aid a reduction in its carbon footprint which includes improving energy efficiency and energy generation in Council buildings.
Councillor Shaun Davies, Telford & Wrekin’s cabinet member with responsibility for Commercial Strategy & Economic Projects, said: “We hope that as many local people as possible will be able to attend the exhibition to see the plans for the solar farm and to offer feedback on this.
“This project demonstrates our commitment to show community leadership and to be a greener council.
“We hope that these proposals will help to secure funding for future services but will also help to secure local energy.”
The public exhibition will take place from 4.30-8.30pm and is open to anyone who wants to attend. No booking is required. Anyone who cannot attend will be able to view the information and plans from 16-19 January 2014 on the Council’s website: http://www.telford.gov.uk/solar
