Pylons Update

Aldham is probably the worst affected village by the new proposed National Grid Pylon route between Norwich and Tilbury and we are working hard to fight this on behalf of all residents.

December 2024 Update

Activity on challenging the pylon proposals continues and we are grateful for the continued determination being shown by both campaigners and local MPs. There have been two notable events to report on over the last month.

Firstly, the East Anglian Pylon Group (pylonseastanglia.co.uk) have published a great summary explaining that alternatives to pylons do exist and how other countries are approaching the energy challenge. If you have been lost in the huge National Grid documents this is a far more readable summery. It’s called ‘Leaders not Laggards’ and can be found here  LeadersNotLaggardsOct2024.pdf

Secondly, our local MP Sir Bernard Jenkins called a debate in Westminster Hall and this was held on 26^th November 2024. The debate was well attended with MPs from Aberdeen to Kent taking part. There was much cross party support on many fronts but the obsession with Pylons does remain in some parts of Government. The debate provided an opportunity to bring many of the new MPs up to speed on how energy distribution could be done in a far less damaging way. It's worth a read to see how Parliament can work on our behalf. See here Electricity Grid Upgrades - Hansard - UK Parliament or here for Text Only version in pdf

Lastly, Aldham Parish Council are also sending letters of thanks to both the East Anglian Pylon Group and Sir Bernard Jenkins. Copies of which will be available here soon.