Objecting to National Grid's On-Shore Pylon Proposal for Lincolnshire

I object to National Grid’s proposal for 140km of overhead lines being treated as the default option for Lincolnshire. We deserve to be able to have a meaningful choice on overland, underground or offshore options. I am calling for National Grid to give us an independent review into offshore options for Lincolnshire's east coast.

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News

Victoria publishes formal objection to National Grid's Second Stage Pylon Consultation

Friday, 25 July, 2025

Today, Victoria has published her response to National Grid's second stage consultation for their "Grimsby to Walpole" project, which proposes pylons through Lincolnshire.

Victoria will continue to oppose this project, as she has throughout.

Victoria Atkins MP urges constituents to respond to new pylon consultation

Wednesday, 11 June, 2025

Following the news today about the next stage of the pylons/ industrial sub-stations consultation, I will be reviewing the new proposals before providing my formal response.

Victoria Atkins MP calls for signatures for joint letter inviting Ed Miliband to the constituency

Wednesday, 11 June, 2025

Following the release of the next stage of the pylon consultation, I am writing to Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero with the below letter, to invite him to visit our area and see for himself the impact that these proposals are having on our local area.

Victoria receives unclear response from Reform about Pylons Legal Challenge

Thursday, 22 May, 2025

Commenting on the response Victoria said:"I have received the attached response from the leader of Lincolnshire County Council in response to my previous letter about the need to stand against Labour's plans to carpet our area in pylons, solar panels and other infrastructure.

Victoria writes a joint letter to new County Council urging continued opposition to the proposed pylons, substations, and solar panels across Lincolnshire

Friday, 9 May, 2025

Today, The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Dr Caroline Johnson MP, Alicia Kearns MP and The Rt Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP wrote to Cllr Sean Matthews, the new Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, urging him to continue the previous administration's strong opposition to the proposed pylons, substations,

Victoria Atkins MP Writes Again to Energy Secretary about Cumulative Impact Assessment for Local Energy Proposals

Wednesday, 27 November, 2024

Today I have written again to the Energy Secretary about the proposals for pylons in Lincolnshire, as well as the other proposed energy projects which will all have impacts for local people. I am still urging the government to conduct a Cumulative Impact Assessment of the proposed projects in L

Victoria Atkins MP speaks to Look North about her opposition to pylon plans

Wednesday, 6 November, 2024

Victoria spoke on Look North last night, explaining why Lincolnshire should be treated fairly and in line with other parts of the UK by instead properly considering underground or offshore options.You can watch the full clip here.

Response from Secretary of State to Victoria's Letter about a Cumulative Impact Assessment

Monday, 4 November, 2024

Please see the below letter which Victoria has received from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Victoria will be writing again to the Secretary of State about this, in due course, give the contents.

Victoria Atkins MP signs joint letter to NESO about pylon proposals

Monday, 21 October, 2024

Victoria joined 16 fellow MPs in calling for transparency on new grid infrastructure. When the Government commissions NESO to set out a national strategic plan for the grid, this should set out fully costed options for all technologies – not just pylons.

Letter to the Energy Secretary about the Grimsby to Walpole pylon consultation

Wednesday, 9 October, 2024

I have written to the Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, about the Grimsby to Walpole pylon consultation. I have called for Lincolnshire to be treated fairly and for alternatives to pylons to be properly considered.