Hastings and Rye MP's petition against plans for solar panels in country park

By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Jan 2019, 11:18 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 11:38 BST
Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd launched the petition this week SUS-190301-121232001Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd launched the petition this week SUS-190301-121232001
Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd launched the petition this week SUS-190301-121232001
A petition has been launched in protest at plans to place solar panels in Hastings Country Park.

Hastings and Rye MP, Amber Rudd, is calling for the borough council to withdraw its proposals.

At a meeting on Monday (January 7), councillors will be asked to consider whether to move ahead with the project to build solar farms at three sites in Crowhurst and Fairlight.

But Ms Rudd is urging the council to reconsider the plans.

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She said: “I do not believe that the country park is the best location.

“As a former Climate Change Secretary I understand the huge importance of encouraging the production of renewable energy through resources like solar panels is an important part of the solution for our future energy needs.

“But solar panels would detract from the natural beauty of this lovely green space we are lucky to have.

“Hastings Country Park is ‘the jewel in the crown of Hastings’ and a very special area.