Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has congratulated campaigners on their latest victory in the fight against the Hemswell Cliff wind farm.

“I have had a letter from Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, letting me know that he has called in the Hemswell Cliff wind farm for his determination,” Sir Edward said. “This means that, just as with Kingerby, Eric will make the final call rather than the bureaucrats at the Planning Inspectorate.”

“With the decision in Eric’s hands, I am very confident we will have a result which reflects the very strong opposition this proposal has faced,” Sir Edward continued. “I have visited the site, spoken to local parish councillors, and read the letters in my in box. Local residents and other concerned parties are almost entirely against it.”

“While a rejection isn’t in the bag yet, it’s testament to the hard work put in by Villages of the Cliff Against Turbines and others to make sure this devastating proposal doesn’t go through. West Lindsey was completely right in refusing the application, and Eric Pickles has been vocal in backing up local decision-making.”