
114-mile pylon plans criticised by councils in letter to National Grid
National Grid says the pylons will support the infrastructure for England to meet its net-zero target, but local communities fear the impact on the countryside.
National Grid says the pylons will support the infrastructure for England to meet its net-zero target, but local communities fear the impact on the countryside.
A report has recommended cash could be offered to quell local opposition and speed up the installation of overhead electricity lines.
Campaigners say their concerns have not been listened to, with only minor tweaks to the original proposed route.