Shadow ministers hears wind farm fears  

Bob Neill MP The Conservatives' Shadow Local Government Minister has told Holderness protestors he will change the rules to give local people more say on planning applications such as wind farms.  Bob Neill MP came to the area at the invitation of Graham Stuart MP in response to complaints from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and local people that the powers of decision have been removed from local people by the Government.                                 Graham said: “I am delighted Bob was able to come to Beverley and Holderness and hear for himself the concerns of both the East Riding Council and residents who fear they are being railroaded by the government when it comes to wind farm applications.  â€œWind farms are a necessary part of our energy strategy but applications must be decided locally not in Bristol or Westminster.    â€œIt's...