The strength of our campaign comes from local people taking the time to stay informed, get involved, and make their voices heard.
There are a number of important ways you can engage with the proposal and help ensure that local concerns are properly considered throughout the planning process.
Stay Informed
One of the most important things residents can do is stay informed about the latest developments, consultation deadlines, public meetings, and planning updates.
Please:
- Follow our latest news and updates
- Share information with neighbours, friends, and local groups
- Read official planning documents where possible
Complete Petitions and Consultations
Public consultation responses play an important role in the planning process.
Please take the time to:
- Fill in surveys issued by local MPs and councillors:
- Walkington | Graham Stuart MP
- Clean Air Solar Farm Survey
- Stop a single Minister having the final say on national infrastructure projects
- Ban large solar farms on high-quality farmland and mandate BESS safety zones – Petitions
- Submit comments during public consultation periods
Attend Public Information Events
Public exhibitions and information days provide an opportunity to:
- Ask questions directly to developers
- Review plans and supporting documents
- Raise local concerns
- Better understand the potential impact of the proposal
Community attendance at these events helps demonstrate the level of local interest and concern surrounding the development.
Contact Your Representatives
Residents are encouraged to contact:
- Local councillors
- Parish councils
- East Riding Council
- Local MPs
Polite, constructive correspondence helps ensure elected representatives understand the concerns of local communities.
Support the Campaign
Running a community campaign involves ongoing costs, including:
- Printing and information materials
- Hall hire and public meetings
- Website hosting and administration
- Professional advice and research
If you would like to support the campaign financially, donations can be made through our Go Fund Me page.
Every contribution, large or small, is greatly appreciated and helps support the work of the group.
Spread the Word
You can also help by:
- Sharing updates on social media
- Speaking with neighbours and local residents
- Displaying campaign materials where appropriate
- Encouraging others to engage with the planning process
Community awareness and participation are essential.
Get Involved
If you would like to volunteer, assist with research, help distribute information, or support future events, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Together, we can help ensure that solar energy planning decisions affecting East Yorkshire are transparent, proportionate, and properly scrutinised.