Ed Miliband challenged over decision to 'greenlight' Sunnica's £600m solar project on farmland

Suffolk County Council said Mr Miliband has potentially set a 'dangerous precedent' by giving the solar farm development

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
"With one swift stroke of a pen, he (Ed Miliband) has set a dangerous precedent and has dismissed the voices of thousands concerned residents, leaving their communities with an uncertain future, and our council with woefully inadequate remuneration for the work that is ahead of us." (pic: @Ed_Miliband)
Image:

"With one swift stroke of a pen, he (Ed Miliband) has set a dangerous precedent and has dismissed the voices of thousands concerned residents, leaving their communities with an uncertain future, and our council with woefully inadequate remuneration for the work that is ahead of us." (pic: @Ed_Miliband)

Suffolk County Council has taken the first steps in seeking a potential judicial review following the decision to grant a £600 million solar farm in the area. The council said it had written to Energy...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Environment

National Park unveils plans to tackle overgrazing

National Park unveils plans to tackle overgrazing

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority says its not a question of food versus nature

clock 15 March 2026 • 2 min read
Brian Richardson: Time for farming to reset the agenda on carbon net zero

Brian Richardson: Time for farming to reset the agenda on carbon net zero

Brian Richardson is UK head of agriculture at Virgin Money

Brian Richardson
clock 09 March 2026 • 4 min read
Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Cattle grazing at a nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales has increased plant diversity by over 40% according to new research by the University of Leeds

Alex Black
clock 08 March 2026 • 2 min read