If, like the majority of Bickerton residents and visitors, you oppose the industrialisation of Bickerton by the erection of a wind power station, please join with us to ensure that your voice is effectively heard.
You can help by:
1. Becoming a member of our email group
Our email group is growing fast. We will publish regular e-newletters to keep you informed of events as they unfold and what you can do to help. Feel free to circulate our e-newsletters and the address of this site to anyone who you think shares our concerns.
Click on the link at the top of this page above the banner (Join Our Email Group) and fill in your first name, last name, email address and postal address so we can add you to our distribution list.
You can unsubscribe at any time.
2. Voicing your objections
The major players in the decision-making process and what you can do currently (October 2009) to voice your concerns to them are shown below:
Members of Bickerton Parish Council, and the neighbouring parish councils
Meet with or ‘phone your local Parish Councillor and explain why you are concerned about the proposed development
Cheshire East Planning Officers
Cheshire East Councillors
Meet with or call the Councillor who represents your ward and explain why you are concerned about the proposed development
Cheshire West and Chester Councillors
If you live in Cheshire West and Chester, close to the proposed site, meet with or call the Councillor who represents your ward and explain why you are concerned about the proposed development
The Planning Inspector
Your MP
Email Stephen O’Brien, write to him or call his office and explain why you are concerned about the proposed development. For contact information, click here
The planning application for the wind monitoring mast was turned down by our local borough councillors and was allowed only on appeal by the planning inspector in Bristol.
There is no doubt that the opinions of local residents and visitors had a significant influence on our councillors’ decision and local opinion will have a similar impact on the wind power station application.
3. Checking our website
Please check our website regularly to keep up to date with what's happening.
4. Volunteering
We will occasionally need help with delivering leaflets and posters, fundraising, administration and blimp flying. If you are able to help, please let us know. In addition, if you have any particular skills or expertise which you feel could assist the campaign, we would be most grateful for your help.
5. Spreading the word
Spread the word by talking to family, friends and neighbours. Let them know what's going on and how they will be affected.
6. Learning about wind power stations and sustainable energy
Wind power stations deliver little in terms of usable electrical energy and CO2 reduction but they have a major and negative impact on people's lives and livelihoods. Read the other pages in our website and follow the links to other sites to find out more.
We recommend the following books:
"The Wind Farm Scan" by John Etherington. For further information, click here
"Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air" by Professor David MacKay, FRS. To view this book free on the internet, go to www.withouthotair.com
What can I do?