Residents believe the proposed solar farm will destroy a wildlife corridor.
A campaign to block a proposed solar farm has reached almost 1,000 signatures over fears of its impact on local wildlife.build a 40MW solar farm next to its training ground in Cleadon, South Tyneside.
The football club has argued the power generated there could provide enough energy for nearly 10,000 homes over the next 30 years.Ian Foster, a former Conservative councillor for Cleadon and East Boldon, said the site was home to Avocets nests and geese land there daily.Residents have placed signs around the academy and training ground to protest against plans
Mr Foster believed the club could meet its net-zero goals by placing solar panels on the roof of the Stadium of Light instead.
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