'Would You Like Some of These in Your Backyard, Mr Prescott?' ; East Riding: Campaigners' Anger As Former Minister Says Councils Should Be Forced to Earmark Land for Turbines
Hull Daily Mail › October 22, 2009
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CAMPAIGNERS against wind farms have hit out at claims councils should be forced to hand over land for turbines.
It comes after Hull East MP John Prescott said too many wind turbine planning applications are blocked and urged ministers to take on "nimbys", which stands for "not in my backyard".See the full content of this document
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'Would You Like Some of These in Your Backyard, Mr Prescott?' ; East Riding: Campaigners' Anger As Former Minister Says Councils Should Be Forced to Earmark Land for Turbines
The former deputy prime minister wants to force councils to earmark sites for wind farms, as part of a strategy to override residents' objections to the developments.
However, campaig...See the full content of this document
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