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flag Wiltshire Council opposes the Lime Down Solar Park, citing job losses, environmental harm, and economic risks.

flag Wiltshire Council is set to oppose the proposed Lime Down Solar Park, a nationally significant infrastructure project, citing risks to the local economy, environment, and community. flag The council, now led by the Liberal Democrats, warns the development could eliminate up to 70 jobs, reduce tourism spending by £1.76 million annually, and permanently lose 878 hectares of farmland—equivalent to 5,000 tonnes of annual crop production. flag Concerns include damage to landscape character, biodiversity loss, increased flood risk, and strain on local roads from heavy vehicles. flag While acknowledging the project’s potential for clean energy, officials stress significant short- and medium-term harms. flag The Planning Inspectorate is reviewing the proposal, with public comments due by January 9 before a final decision by Secretary of State Ed Miliband.

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