Why is Lancashire County Council objecting to wind farm cabling?

The council objects due to potential impacts on local residents, tourism, the environment, and wildlife.

What is the Morgan Offshore Wind Project?

It's a project to build 96 wind turbines off the Fylde coast, aiming to produce 1500MW of electricity.

Where will the wind farm cables run in Lancashire?

The proposed cables would connect from Starr Gate, through Fylde, to Penwortham.

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Lancashire Council Fights Offshore Wind Cable Plans

23 Nov

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Summary

Lancashire County Council unanimously opposes wind farm cabling.
Plans involve cables from Starr Gate to Penwortham.
96 turbines to be built offshore, powering millions of homes.

Lancashire Council Fights Offshore Wind Cable Plans

Councillors in Lancashire have voiced strong opposition to proposed onshore cabling for offshore wind farms, voting unanimously to object.

Lancashire County Council plans to communicate its concerns to the government. The core issues revolve around the potential negative effects on local residents, the vital tourism industry, and the delicate environmental and wildlife balance in the region.

The current plans detail cables connecting to the National Grid from Starr Gate, near Blackpool Airport, traversing through Fylde, and ultimately reaching Penwortham. The Morgan Offshore Wind Project itself involves constructing 96 turbines over 20 miles off the Fylde coast, which developers claim will generate 1500MW of power, sufficient for almost two million homes yearly. A final decision on these cabling plans is anticipated next year.