Category: Energy developments
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Response to the Springfeild solar and BESS proposal
After thorough and in depth consideration and engagement with the local community, East Lammermuir Community Council have written to the Energy Consents Unit to object to this proposed energy development.
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Berwick Bank Windfarm consented
SSE Renewables received planning consent for Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm at the end of July. This makes landfall at Skateraw, with the onshore elements indicated in orange on the map above previously consented in principle by East Lothian Council.
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Crystal Rig Solar determination
With reference to the application dated 1 July 2024 made to the Scottish Ministers by Fred Olsen Renewables Limited under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for consent to construct and operate the Crystal Rig Solar extension to Crystal Rig Wind Farm on land approximately 11 km south of Dunbar in East Lothian and…
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Beth’s blog – tools for partnerhip working
I write looking out at the Lammermuir Hills, waiting for the combine harvester to start work and watching the swallows darting about. As we get into the quieter summer holiday weeks, when there aren’t quite so many emails flying about, I am taking time to reflect on these first three months in post. What has…
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Energy Developments public meeting (May ’25) – Beth’s blog
I was delighted to have my first experience of one of the incredible East Lammermuir Energy Developments public meetings on the evening of Monday 19 May 2025 in Innerwick Village Hall. Representatives from renewables and transmission infrastructure developments, at various stages of planning or construction in the local area, took it in turns to present.…
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energy projects partnership manager Blog
Hello! My name is Beth Landon and I am the new Energy Projects Partnership Manager, covering the East Lammermuir Community Council Area. I have been in post for around three weeks and thought I’d introduce myself and give a bit of insight into what I’ve been getting up to so far in this new role.…
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Energy Developers – leave our place better than you found it!
19:00, Monday 19th May, Innerwick Village Hall East Lammermuir Community Council invite you to meet with the 13 Energy Developers involved in generating, storing and transporting electricity within the area, to ask them how they intend to leave our place better than they found it. East Lammermuir Community Council and East Lothian Council hold regular…
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Planning consent granted for Branxton Substation
East Lothian Council Planning Committee unanimously voted to grant consent for this keystone development at their meeting held 5 November. 27 residents submitted a total of 61 objections to the scheme. Two local residents and the Community Council spoke in objection at the committee but did not win the day. The notice of planning consent…
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Springfield Solar Farm Consultation: Last Chance to Have Your Say
The first consultation on the proposed Springfield Solar Farm project remains open until Tuesday 17th September. Feedback is very important to help inform the project’s next steps. The project team invites all stakeholders to view the consultation materials at the consultation site below: The Springfield Solar Farm project consultation website where you can view all…
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Open Public Meeting Monday 27th February
There are currently 12 known proposals to build new electricity infrastructure in and around East Lammermuir, with potentially very significant impacts on our local area. East Lothian Council and East Lammermuir Community Council invite you to AN OPEN PUBLIC MEETING with all known developers, East Lothian Council and elected representatives, providing updates from:
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Belltown Power (Newlands Hill) Update January 2024
Belltown Power representatives Andy Black and Sam McMillan attended the ELCC meeting on Tuesday 23 January 2024. They gave this presentation about the current state of the application, which is being reviewed by the Energy Consents Unit. After taking account of the findings of the recent survey, and the discussion last night, ELCC will submit comments…
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East Lammermuir Energy Projects Stakeholder Meetings
East Lammermuir Energy Projects Stakeholder Meeting 26 February 2024 Over 140 people came along to the public meeting held in Innerwick Village Hall on 26 February 2024. At that meeting a new website was launched, where you can find information about energy projects and infrastructure developments in and around the East Lammermuir area. This includes…