A public consultation is now open for Lincolnshire and Norfolk communities to share their views on plans for three subsea and underground electricity links.
Running through until 23 June 2025, North Lincolnshire communities in East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland, as well as those in King’s Lynn, West Norfolk, and Fenland in Cambridgeshire are being invited to respond to plans for Eastern Green Link 3, Eastern Green Link 4, and Eastern Green Link 5 – which is a newly proposed project.
The links will connect different parts of Scotland to England and aim to carry electricity over long distances, which is why underground and subsea cables are the most effective solution. They will allow power to be transmitted efficiently to areas where there is no infrastructure, with it expected the links could transport enough power for up to two million homes each.
Sean Stokoe, Head of Consents for National Grid, explained: “As electricity demand is set to double, these projects will help us make the most of Britain’s offshore wind, reducing our reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. We’re keen to hear from local communities so we can shape our plans together.”
