South Kesteven Councillors Consider 60km Pylon Plans Between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire

South Kesteven District Council will review National Grid's proposal to build 60km of new pylons from Weston Marsh near Spalding to East Leicestershire, including two substations, one near Corby Glen. The council meeting on August 28 will focus on the environmental, ecological, visual, and construction impacts, though the council cannot approve the project, which requires government authorization. The project aims to modernize the UK's electricity transmission system, originally built in the 1960s, to accommodate the rising demand for electricity and support renewable energy sources such as offshore wind and solar power. The upgrade is part of a broader plan to connect up to 50 GW of offshore wind and reduce reliance on fossil fuels by delivering clean offshore-generated power to the East Midlands. Local concerns and protests have emerged, emphasizing the importance of continued communication from National Grid through the design and consultation stages, with further public consultations planned for next year. Overall, the project is presented as crucial for meeting the UK's environmental targets and ensuring energy self-sufficiency amid the transition to renewables.