P.W.A.G. is ... ... ...

A non-political group of publicly elected and co-opted members who represent local residents concerned about and objecting to, the application for a large wind farm overlooking Darrington, West Park, Wentbridge, East Hardwick, Carleton and South Pontefract.

The Steering Group meets every two weeks and

1.Gives direction and tracks progress.

2. Ensures local concerns are visible and produces documentation reflecting these concerns.

3. Gathers support from leading figures, organizations and the public.

4. Ensures local concerns are fully considered in the determination of the application.

5. Acts as an interface between objectors and the Wakefield MDC planners.

The Technical Group is charged with

1. Examining the planning application.

2. Identifying potential impact on the local environment and its residents.

3. Producing documentation reflecting objections to any negative impact.

4. Ensuring all local concerns are included and covered in documentation.

The Media Group is charged with

1. Maintaining a high visibility of the work of the action group.

2. Keeping local residents up to date with action and progress.

3. Producing informative newsletters.

4. Establishing and maintaining an up to date website.

5. Organizing public events.

In brief.  PWAG was established to:

Represent the local community.

Oppose the wind farm application

Solicit and gather support against the plan.

Produce evidence and documentation reflecting local concerns.

Submit documented objections to the WMDC Planners.

Maintain visibility of the impact of the wind farm application.

Keep the community up to date.

Ensure local views are fully included, understood and considered in the final deliberations and outcome.

WHAT CAN I DO?

Maintain the impetus of your views, by submitting a letter of objection to the Planning Department, MP, Councillors or the press. Even if you have objected in the past, send another letter spelling out your fears. A personally composed letter or use of a standard letter will both carry weight in the outcome of the application. Your fellow residents need your support.

Don't delay!!!     Write today!!!