Our in-depth research and our values lead us to the following position;

• Wind farms, in the appropriate locations, may have a place as part of a wider energy generation strategy for the UK;
• Locations for wind farms and/or other forms of energy generation should be selected in a strategic manner, and not on an opportunistic commercial basis;
• Compensation should be awarded to those who lose out based on strategic energy production decisions. It is not equitable for commercial developers to make financial gain at the expense of local economies and individuals in order to meet national energy requirements and targets;
• Wind farms will only make a marginal contribution to the overall action required to address climate change and other environmental issues on a global basis; however, reducing our consumption of energy and becoming "greener" in our lifestyles can make a big impact in the UK;
• The site for the proposed development at Inner Farm, Edithmead, Burnham-on-Sea, is the wrong location for a wind farm, for a wide range of economic, environmental and safety reasons;
• We should strive as a local community to become "greener";

PURPOSE OF OUR ACTION GROUP

The fundamental purpose of the Action Group can be expressed as follows:

• To prevent the construction of the proposed wind farm at Inner Farm, Edithmead, Burnham-on-Sea, or in the vicinity.
• To promote "green action" in Brent Knoll;

STRATEGY FOR THE GROUP

In order to achieve its objectives the Action Group will seek

• To mobilise and co-ordinate local opinion in order to raise effective objections to the Planning application, and thereby ensure that the proposed planning application and/or any amended applications to build a wind farm at the location or in the vicinity are not accepted by the Planning Authorities.
• Set up a "Green Action Group" to promote greater awareness of green issues and facilitate green activities in the area.

TACTICS

The tactics which will underpin this strategy can be summarised as follows:

• Research the issues in depth;
  
• Raise Awareness of the situation with stakeholders in the area;
  
• Inform stakeholders of the pertinent issues;
  
• Lobby the appropriate decision makers and influencers;
• Assist people to respond in an effective manner;
  
• Co-ordination of responses;
  
• Make formal representations to the Planning Authorities;
  
• Promote "Green Action" in the Village;
  
• Resource these actions through utilising local skills and appropriate fund raising activities;

NON-POLITICAL

The KNOll to Wind Farm Action Group is non- political. We believe our position and objectives are consistent with the objectives and policies of the three main political parties and the Green Party.