FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

issued on: Friday 21st June 2002

issued by: Ceiriog Valley Residents Group

press contact: Jools Payne Tel: 01691 718500

Fax: 01691 718161

e-mail: jools@thejoolspaynepartnership.co.uk

PUBLIC MEETING CALLED FOR WIND FARM OPPOSITION

Residents in the Ceiriog Valley opposed to the proposal to erect three giant wind turbines at Cefn Coed, overlooking the valley, have called a public meeting to form an action group to co-ordinate the opposition campaign.

The meeting will take place at The Oliver Jones Memorial Hall, Dolywern, on Wednesday 26th June at 7.30 pm. All Ceiriog Valley residents opposed to the siting of the turbines and interested in the formation of an action group are being invited to attend.

Kieran Lawford, of Pontfadog, an interim spokesperson for the resident’s opposition group said: “This is not a meeting to discuss the issues for or against wind power. It is purely for residents in the valley opposed to the siting of these massive 91 mtr (298 feet) high turbines at Cefn Coed to elect a group of people to act as their voice and represent their views.”

Opposition to the turbine development has already prompted Wrexham CBC Planning Department to extend the deadline for objections from 17th June to 8th July.

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