Many thanks to everyone who took the time to write a letter of objection.

Unfortunately the power plant at Markland Farm has been approved. The wood fuelled gasification plant will be one of the largest in Europe, right in the middle of the Greenbelt. A plant this size could have supplied the majority of . . . → Read More: 1-1 Blackrod and Horwich vs Power Plants]]> Orchid Environmental, have withdrawn their appeal.

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to write a letter of objection.

Unfortunately the power plant at Markland Farm has been approved.
The wood fuelled gasification plant will be one of the largest in Europe, right in the middle of the Greenbelt.
A plant this size could have supplied the majority of Blackrod with free heating. Unfortunately the local council voted unanimously for the facility to heat approximately half a dozen houses, so this wasted heat energy is likely to now form a massive steam cloud between Blackrod and Rivington.

Several local residents have complained about the planning process – more information to follow shortly

The Blackrod and Horwich Environmental Action Group need your help with this threat to our two communities. .

Your contacts are: 

            BHEAG@hotmail.com

• Eileen Jackson, 228 Station Road, Blackrod, phone number  01204 438736
• John Price,  13 Castlecroft Avenue, Blackrod   phone 01204 468567
• David Warner, 4 Carlton Close, Blackrod, phone 01204 468036
• Steve Laycock, Edgewood, Chorley Road, Blackrod, phone 01257 474663