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Councillors lose battle to save historic farmland

Councillors fighting to save ancient farmland from a huge solar development have been left feeling ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ after losing a vote to block the move.

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 1 min read
Councillors lose battle to save historic farmland

Councillors fighting to save ancient farmland from a huge solar development have been left feeling sad and disappointed after losing a vote to block the move. The proposals will see 39 hectares of agricultural...

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