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Balancing benefits of progress with glories of our historical heritage
SPS Director Fiona Cairns considers what the Government’s recently announced relaxation of restrictions around shore wind turbines may mean...
Read ArticleWhen are National Grid going to talk with us – and not at us?
SPS Director, Fiona Cairns examines significant recent developments which aim to speed up the delivery of new infrastructure to...
Read ArticleCommunities need a stronger voice in the ‘great grid upgrade’
Great for who – and at what cost? Fiona Cairns, SPS Director
Read ArticleWe shouldn’t be demolishing our humble heritage – retrofit it!
the greenest building is the one that already exists Carl Elefante, former President of the American Institute of Architects....
Read ArticleSPS response to review of National Policy Statements on energy
We do not support the proposed presumption for overhead transmission lines …. this should be a last resort solution....
Read ArticleCoastal town seeing benefits of heritage-led regeneration
SPS Director, Fiona Cairns looks at the various heritage regeneration schemes which are shining a light on the historic...
Read ArticleMay the 4th be with you as our county goes to the polls
As the local council elections draw closer, SPS Director Fiona Cairns sets out how our councillors can best contribute...
Read ArticleFinding the right balance between heating and eating
In this month’s opinion column, SPS Director, Fiona Cairns questions the loss of Best and Most Versatile Land to...
Read ArticlePlanning dial starts to shift toward local communities
SPS Director Fiona Cairns is optimistic that local communities may have more of a say over some renewable energy...
Read ArticleNew measures to give people more power over planning
In the East Anglian Daily Times, 14 Dec, SPS Director, Fiona Cairns, examines the government’s latest proposals to change...
Read ArticleSunnica solar farm scheme
If Matt Hancock can tackle scorpions he can help see off solar factory plans SPS Director, Fiona Cairns, reflects...
Read ArticleGovernment’s flawed attitude to growth
SPS Director, Fiona Cairns, writes on why Liz Truss is wrong to marginalise local communities and groups as ‘anti-growth’.
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