Objecting to National Grid's On-Shore Pylon Proposal for Lincolnshire

I object to National Grid’s proposal for 140km of overhead lines being treated as the default option for Lincolnshire. We deserve to be able to have a meaningful choice on overland, underground or offshore options. I am calling for National Grid to give us an independent review into offshore options for Lincolnshire's east coast.

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Victoria Atkins MP Writes Again to Energy Secretary about Cumulative Impact Assessment for Local Energy Proposals

Wednesday, 27 November, 2024

Today I have written again to the Energy Secretary about the proposals for pylons in Lincolnshire, as well as the other proposed energy projects which will all have impacts for local people. I am still urging the government to conduct a Cumulative Impact Assessment of the proposed projects in L

Victoria Atkins MP speaks to Look North about her opposition to pylon plans

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024

Victoria spoke on Look North last night, explaining why Lincolnshire should be treated fairly and in line with other parts of the UK by instead properly considering underground or offshore options.You can watch the full clip here.

Response from Secretary of State to Victoria's Letter about a Cumulative Impact Assessment

Monday, 4 November, 2024

Please see the below letter which Victoria has received from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Victoria will be writing again to the Secretary of State about this, in due course, give the contents.

Victoria Atkins MP signs joint letter to NESO about pylon proposals

Monday, 21 October, 2024

Victoria joined 16 fellow MPs in calling for transparency on new grid infrastructure. When the Government commissions NESO to set out a national strategic plan for the grid, this should set out fully costed options for all technologies – not just pylons.

Letter to the Energy Secretary about the Grimsby to Walpole pylon consultation

Wednesday, 9 October, 2024

I have written to the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, about the Grimsby to Walpole pylon consultation. I have called for Lincolnshire to be treated fairly and for alternatives to pylons to be properly considered.

National Grid Electricity Transmission – Non-Statutory Consultation on EGL 3 and EGL 4

Tuesday, 30 July, 2024

Please see my response to the National Grid's consultation on their proposals for EGL 3 and EGL 4 which will impact parts of my constituency.

Victoria Hosts Public Meeting on Pylon Proposals

Monday, 1 July, 2024

I oppose National Grid's plans for pylons across our beautiful countryside. I hosted a public meeting to speak to residents at Alford about my commitment to opposing these plans

Victoria with local Young Farmers Holding Say No To Pylons Signs

Victoria Meets Local Young Farmers

Monday, 1 July, 2024

It was brilliant to chat to some of our local young farmers this evening at The Bull in Horncastle.I’ve always been a passionate advocate for our agricultural community and it is brilliant to see the next generation coming up and championing our rural way of life.

Conservative Manifesto calls for a rapid review into using alternatives to building pylons

Thursday, 13 June, 2024

The Conservatives have listened to our concerns and those of the rural and coastal communities who are worried about pylons.

Victoria Meets Cllr Alex Hall to Discuss Pylon Proposals

Thursday, 16 May, 2024

It was great to speak to Cllr Alex Hall at the weekend about the National Grid’s proposal to build pylons in our area. Cllr Hall shares my concerns about this proposal’s disruption to our communities, farmland and local tourism industry.