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Councils unite in bid to halt UK's largest solar farm

Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council said solar developments are taking up large amounts of the best and most versatile agricultural land

Chris Brayford
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Lincolnshire County Council leader Sean Matthews (left) and North Kesteven District Council leader Richard Wright said: "With Lincolnshire bearing the brunt of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects applications, it is important we take a stand, and use the appropriate means to try and stop these developments where possible."
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Lincolnshire County Council leader Sean Matthews (left) and North Kesteven District Council leader Richard Wright said: "With Lincolnshire bearing the brunt of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects applications, it is important we take a stand, and use the appropriate means to try and stop these developments where possible."

The UK's largest solar farm proposal could be put on hold after two councils in Lincolnshire said they may have grounds to challenge the case in the High Court. Lincolnshire County Council and North...

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