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Emmock 400kV Substation
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Emmock 400kV Substation

Emmock 400kV Substation

Please get your feedback to SSEN about the substation by 17th July, as this is the last opportunity to do so.

Plans will be submitted in late summer.

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Visit to Holyrood
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Visit to Holyrood

We joined forces with other groups on a visit to Holyrood to deliver a unified message to the Scottish Government: NO to the pylons and substations that threaten to devastate our homes, farms, and landscapes.

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Westminster Pylon Debate
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Westminster Pylon Debate

On Thursday 2nd of May while we were in Holyrood, there was also a debate in Westminster with Angus being represented by Dave Doogan. It’s an interesting read and you can access the full transcript here.

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Latest from SSEN Tower Size
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Latest from SSEN Tower Size

More information from SSEN reveals the size of the towers they'll need. It's interesting how they always show these massive structures in distant, unpopulated mountain ranges, only affecting a few sheep and the occasional hiker. They don't show the reality: these towers will go through farms and be just 170 meters from homes and villages.. More…

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SSEN Community Benefit Fund
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SSEN Community Benefit Fund

SSEN Community Benefit Fund

SSEN seems to believe that our "community" can be bribed into hosting their infrastructure. They will offer money to community organizations, but only after they've destroyed tourism, ruined farming, and devalued our homes. To receive this money, these organizations must meet all their criteria, including addressing people, places, and—wait for it—fuel poverty! More…

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Parliament Petition
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Parliament Petition

There is also a parliament petition to Improve the public consultation processes for energy infrastructure projects which you can access here.

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