Therese has reacted with fury after representatives from BEIS, National Grid ESO and the Environment Agency have refused to attend her public meeting to discuss energy connections along the Suffolk Coast.
Therese said: “I had asked for representatives to attend in order for constituents to hear from them directly. National Grid ESO are particularly important because they’re in charge of the whole network, coordinating transmissions. Considering we are facing yet more landfall sites, cable corridors and converter stations here in east Suffolk, I’m really annoyed that they’re refusing to attend. I appreciate that both Suffolk County and East Suffolk Councils are going to be there.”
“I have been clear and continue to press the case that onshore connections should be placed on brownfield land. We have had some success on that recently, as National Grid are now investigating the Isle of Grain in Kent as a possible connection for the Nautilus project instead of here on the Suffolk coast. However, the latest consultations are a real cause for concern. Coordination and cumulative impact need to be properly considered.”
The public meeting will take place this Friday in the centre of the constituency. Due to the large number of constituents who have already registered, there are no further tickets available.
