There is a push for local renewable energy schemes
A new council-backed solar energy farm looks set to be built on 16 acres of fields near Lancaster University, after councillors approved an application for a site near Bailrigg and the West Coast Mainline railway.
READ MORE: Developers interested in regenerating Morecambe Frontierland will meet city hall chiefs this week Councillors Paul Tynan and Sally Maddocks also declared interests because they are local ward councillors. However, they remained and said they would view the solar plan fairly and with open minds.
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