Please respond NOW to National Grid's SeaLink consultation, if you intend to do so.
You can read here about SeaLink,
linking the proposed (but as yet unconsented) Friston sub-station with Kent —
but, of course, National Grid want this ALL to happen!
The map on their website suggests that the link is to the "Sizewell area",
but it WON'T be to the nuclear site, depending instead on any development at Friston.
They are conflating and confusing projects, hoping that each helps justify the others.
This is a very important response,
as it is the last time that the community will have a say
before National Grid put in their application
to the Planning Inspectors for a Development Consent Order.
This is a statutory consultation, so ALL REPLIES COUNT and are retained as evidence —
a strong showing from the local population will therefore have influence.
As suggested at https://sealink.consultationonline.co.uk/,
you must submit your response to the Consultation
by 23:59 this coming Monday, 18th December.
The simplest way is to email contact@sealink.nationalgrid.com —
— in the subject line, state "Response to SeaLink Consultation";
— say what your connection to the area is, for example that you are a "resident";
— list any objections or concerns you may have;
— give your name and address.
More details and alternative ways to respond are on the SEAS website at
https://www.suffolkenergyactionsolutions.co.uk/sea-link-interconnector/
SEAS — Suffolk Energy Action Solutions — is one of several community pressure groups
contesting the many overlapping energy proposals in our immediate area.
If you want background or assistance, please contact David McKenna —
email towervilla@btinternet.com — who is the SEAS co-ordinator for Snape.