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Scottish Communities Unite Against Renewable Energy Plans

1/19/2026

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In Jedburgh, rural Scotland community leaders gathered to challenge the government's renewable energy planning, with over 40 community councils voicing concerns about wind farms and solar parks.
They will send a unified appeal to Holyrood urging a pause on major applications and a review of planning processes.
Councillor Helen Crawford said the government must address the 'industrialisation' of the countryside.
Organiser Bob Hope said communities feel ignored in energy decision-making.

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In Jedburgh, rural Scotland community leaders gathered to challenge the government's renewable energy planning, with over 40 community councils voicing concerns about wind farms and solar parks.
They will send a unified appeal to Holyrood urging a pause on major applications and a review of planning processes.
Councillor Helen Crawford said the government must address the 'industrialisation' of the countryside.
Organiser Bob Hope said communities feel ignored in energy decision-making.