Peak Cluster: more questions than answers

A 'review' of the proposals by Peak Cluster has left more questions than answers, says a local councillor.

The 'scoping opinion' was published by the Planning Inspectorate on 19 February. It is the initial assessment of the information they will require before deciding on the plans, possibly in 2027.

The Government has already decided that the application will not be decided by the Council's Planning Committee or local residents. Instead, Secretary of State Ed Miliband and the Planning Inspectorate will decide.

The 400 page report states that Peak Cluster must give more information on almost aspects of the plan, including the 'above ground installation' between Moreton and Meols.

Following widespread criticism of the company's current consultation, they are holding a second consultation, starting in late March and running for four weeks.

In this latest update, Councillor Vida Wilson gives her response and, ahead of the next consultation, is asking for views from residents:

 

Peak Cluster pipeline plan

Do you agree or disagree?
How do you rate the company's consultation so far?
Poor
Excellent
The plan is part of the Government's 'Net Zero' agenda. Do you support the wider plans to remove carbon as the UK's response to the 'climate emergency'?

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Cllr Vida Wilson

Cllr. Vida Wilson

Local Conservative Councillor for Moreton West & Saughall Massie
Re-elected in May 2023 with an increased vote
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Help our campaign  Become a member  Be a councillorVida is one of our three local Conservative councillors in Moreton West & Saughall Massie, working with Gary Bennett and Colin Baldwin.Vida first became involved in local politics with Chris Blakeley, fighting to save Fender