Police step in as Grid anger mounts

 

The energy giants announced yesterday that they intend to construct a 20-acre power station close to Cefn Coch and run a pylon route through the untouched countryside to the Grid network in Shropshire.

 

But is has incensed the local population which came out in force at a demonstration held in the village with 500 protesters vowing to make their voices heard in Welshpool.

 

Police, concerned for public safety, requested the meeting be switched from the Town Hall to the Powys offices at Neuadd Maldwyn. It takes place from 5pm.

 

A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Due to the number of people expected to attend, the current refurbishment work at Welshpool Town Hall, and the associated public safety concerns we advised that the venue for the meeting be changed.”

 

Powys County Council Executive Leader, Councillor David Jones, added: “Police have advised that the National Grid meeting is moved on public safety grounds. The county council has agreed. There will be very limited parking available and those attending are being advised to use pay and displaying parking in the town.”