Solar farm plan I REFER to your report on the proposed solar farm at Scruton (D&S Times, Jan 22) and the comments made by the parish representatives. I would be surprised if all the residents of Scruton were so opposed to the proposals and indeed some may have solar panels on their roof. What I am sure of is that all the people in Scruton will require a good supply of electricity which has to be generated somewhere. It seems that the parish representatives believe that it can be anywhere but not at Scruton, even if it is only a few miles away. This is not a Hinkley Point.
TWO planning applications classed as major development proposals have been submitted to Richmondshire District Council. They are:
Scotch Corner Richmond LLP – Proposed garden centre, Barracks Bank, Scotch Corner: Full planning permission for construction of garden centre (class E retail) with indoor and outdoor sales areas, cafe and restaurant together with construction of a new vehicular access, car parking and associated landscape and other works.
David Eeles – Land north of Green Howards Road, Richmond: Outline application with some matters reserved for three commercial units, associated parking and access. Several applications for work affecting a listed building have also been submitted to the council:
A FUNDING boost will help an historic mill to reopen to visitors in 2021. Cultura Trust has received £159,000 to support its sites and collections, including Gayle Mill, an 18th Century watermill near Hawes. The funding will enable work for future public access and for new digital resources for online learning. It has also allowed the trust to appoint Richmondshire county councillor Stuart Parsons to prepare the mill for reopening. Cultura Trust is one of 445 organisations sharing £103 million to help them through the coronavirus pandemic, to help restart vital reconstruction work and maintenance on cherished heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working in the sector.
STUDENTS and staff at Richmond School and Sixth Form College have honoured Dave Clark, their much-loved and greatly missed deputy headteacher, with two legacies. A Scots pine tree has been planted in the grounds of the school, creating a sense of Mr Clark keeping a watchful eye over everyone, whilst also acknowledging his Scottish roots. And in recognition of the enormous contribution that Mr Clark made to sport at Richmond School and in the community, the newly-built 3G sports pitch has been named the Dave Clark Arena. Planting a Scots Pine was the idea of Liz Merckx, special educational needs Co-ordinator, with students and staff raising the money to purchase the tree through an optional dress day.