Caroline has welcomed a decision to give the go-ahead to what she calls a 'brilliant' solar project in Sussex. [1]

Speaking after the decision was made by the local planning committee she said:

“It is great news that this project has been given the go-ahead. This solar installation will be locally owned, wildlife-friendly and a real asset to the community.

“Balcombe is showing how things can be done differently – to the benefit of local people. Brilliant projects like this really do highlight the prospects of community-owned renewables projects.

“I hope Government ministers have their eyes on Balcombe today – and that the huge success there persuades them of the urgent need to rethink their short-sighted cuts to support for Britain’s renewables industry.”

ENDS

[1] http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/01/balcombe-fracking-vil...

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