Arrow Valley Solar Farm Working Group

The Parish Council has established the Arrow Valley Solar Working Group to ensure that the community is fully informed, appropriately represented, and actively engaged in relation to the proposed solar development within the Arrow Valley area.

The scale and potential long-term impact of renewable energy infrastructure of this nature requires careful scrutiny, balanced consideration, and structured oversight. The Working Group has therefore been formed to examine all relevant aspects of the proposal, including environmental implications, landscape and heritage considerations, local infrastructure capacity, and any potential effects on residents’ quality of life.

A key purpose of the Group is to ensure that the Parish Council is able to respond in a well-informed, evidence-based manner throughout the planning and consultation process. It will also act as a focal point for gathering local views, ensuring that concerns, questions, and suggestions from residents are properly captured and taken into account.

The Working Group is comprised of elected representatives and Council officers, specifically Cllr Kim James, Cllr Max Howarth, Cllr Liam Maude, and Cllr Dave Price, working alongside the Clerk of the Parish Council. This combination of councillor leadership and professional administrative support ensures both democratic accountability and procedural accuracy in all its work.

The Group will meet as required to review documentation, engage with relevant stakeholders, and report back to the full Parish Council with findings, recommendations, and updates. Its role is advisory and preparatory, helping the Council to make informed decisions and articulate a clear, consistent position on behalf of the community.

Ultimately, the establishment of the Arrow Valley Solar Working Group reflects the Parish Council’s commitment to transparency, due diligence, and meaningful local engagement in matters that may significantly affect the area’s environment and future development.