We need your support
A planning application has been submitted to Lincolnshire County Council for a bioenergy project that is set to hugely benefit our local farming community. The scheme will enable local farmers to recycle their waste products as well as delivering low-cost sustainable fertiliser. The scheme will also create jobs, boost the local economy and generate renewable energy. A potential win-win.
But we need public support to make this happen!
Reasons to support this proposal
It creates new income streams for the countryside – Provide an economic boost for rural communities and the local agriculture sector, while helping to sustain the long-term viability of 75,000 jobs in Lincolnshire’s agri-food sector.
Investment in the local economy of c.£115m (c.£35m of which will be spent locally!) - as well as generating £1.6m per annum in business rates which can be directed back into local community and services.
Generating an annual expenditure of c.£3-4m when operational - most of which will be recycled in the local economy – through payments to farmers and procurement of local services.
Supporting local community initiatives, schools, sports clubs, charities - with an annual community benefit fund of up to £20,000 per annum.
Support Lincolnshire’s important agri-food sector - allowing food producers to make net-zero products using sustainable fertilisers and renewable green energy.
Creating a renewable source of green energy - from local organic waste.
Enhancing energy security - by providing a more secure, reliable and affordable source of green energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuel gas imported from Russia and elsewhere.
Delivery of considerable environmental and ecological benefits - through reducing harmful emissions to air and water, as well as introduction of significant biodiversity net gain through planting of over 1,300 trees.
Generating up to 100 direct and indirect jobs when operational.
This website has been produced by Meeting Place on behalf of the developer, Stream BioEnergy.
For more information about the proposals, please visit the project website.
You can also view more information on the planning application and comment directly on Lincolnshire County Council’s planning portal using application number: PL/0016/25