Suffolk Lib Dems welcome the news that controversial plans to install overhead power lines between Bramford and Twinstead have been put on hold until 2020 at the earliest. Updated information from National Grid reveals that their  proposed 400,000 volt connection between the two sites is now needed later than originally planned.

“We are absolutely delighted! We have been saying all along that pylons are not required at present  – if at all,”  says Group Leader David Wood. “ Hopefully this delay will give us a breathing space to raise the game and finally get the entire route under-grounded.”

David Busby, County Councillor for Belstead Brook, also welcomed the news and pledged to continue the fight to have to whole line underground if this scheme does eventually come to fruition. “This is a small victory in the campaign started by my predecessor, county councillor and previous Lib Dem group leader Kathy Pollard, which was subsequently taken up by other local authorities,” he said. “Let’s ensure that this hiatus will persuade National Grid to finally think on the right lines.”