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Broxtowe Borough Council elections: Polling Day 5 May April 2011 SAY ‘NO’ TO WIND TURBINE Lydia BALL Lydia Ball has been championing the concerns of residents over plans by Seven Trent Water to build a wind turbine on the edge of Awsworth. THE LOCAL CHOICE FOR AWSWORTH Conservatives support sustainable energy but the proposed turbine is as high as Blackpool Tower making it one of the tallest in the UK and many people believe it will be an eye sore.

“I am also concerned about the noise and “flicker effect” said Lydia who has represented the village for more years than she cares to remember!

“ County Council has objected on the ground of its visual impact to the area. I have already represented the views of residents to Broxtowe Borough Council who will make their decision after the May elections” Lydia said.

“I believe Awsworth needs a Borough Councillor who will be their representative and will put their views before the „party line‟.”

Meanwhile, Labour appear to be supporting the proposal with the Kimberley Councillor backing The proposed site for the wind turbine at Newthorpe Sewage Works the application.

YOUR PRIORITIES ARE MY PRIORITIES  Lydia Ball has over thirty years of service to the people of Awsworth as a hard working and dedicated Borough and Parish Councillor. 1. I will continue to represent the concerns of residents about the Lydia and her family have lived in the village proposed wind turbine. I believe it is too tall and will be an eye for over 40 years. sore. Lydia has always put the people she represents first — before any political party loyalty. “It‟s been an honour to serve Awsworth and the 2. I will protect our precious green belt from development and people of the village have given me a sense of oppose our village merging with and Kimberley through social conscience and community spirit. I remain urban sprawl. committed to Awsworth and hope for your continued support on May 5th.”

3. I believe in changing the system for council house waiting lists Lydia is one of Broxtowe‟s most experienced and respected Councillors winning friends and so local people get priority. supporters from all political parties and persuasions.

4. I will continue to work with the police to reduce anti-social 0115 9326788 behaviour in the village. [email protected]

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