Two Burnley councillors defect to leave town on knife edge
A veteran councillor and two-time local authority boss first elected as a Liberal Democrat has joined the Labour Party in Burnley.
Source: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
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Planning process for onshore wind farms to be sped up but experts say it's not enough
The measure was added as an amendment to the Energy Bill as it went through its third and final reading in the House of Commons yesterday, 5 September.
Source: newcivilengineer.com
UK Government to Ease Planning Rules for Onshore Wind Projects
UK government announces changes to planning rules, making it easier for onshore wind developers to deliver projects with local support. But green groups question whether the interventions will make a significant difference.
Source: edie.net
Burnley council meeting fails to decide on 'flood risk' new homes
AN extraordinary full meeting of a local authority has failed to make a decision on controversial planning application for 200 homes on farmland.
Source: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
"Warm hubs" to be set up for Lancashire residents forced to flee freezing conditions in their own homes this winter
Warm and welcoming public spaces will be made available and promoted across Lancashire this winter amid fears that rocketing energy bills could leave residents in need of somewhere to go to escape the cold in their own homes.
Source: burnleyexpress.net