Petitioner: Shona Brash on behalf of Coastal Regeneration Alliance
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
05 November 2014
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to abandon the proposal for the development of an Energy Park at Cockenzie, and ensure that any future proposals are subject to full public consultation and do not extend beyond the existing footprint of the former power station.
Summary:
9 December 2014: The Committee took evidence from Shona Brash, and Gareth Bryn-Jones, Coastal Regeneration Alliance. The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Scottish Power, Scottish Enterprise and East Lothian Council. Link to Official Report 9 December 2014
3 March 2015: The Committee agreed to write to Scottish Enterprise and East Lothian Council. Link to Official Report 3 March 2015
28 April 2015: The Committee agreed to write to Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Power and East Lothian Council. Link to Official Report 28 April 2015
23 June 2015: The Committee agreed to close the petition, under Rule 15.7, on the basis that the proposals for the development of the energy park at Cockenzie have been dropped. Link to Official Report 23 June 2015
Written Submissions:
We welcome suggestions by the local communities to transform our communities in a vibrant, positive manner whilst retaining our rich heritage and history.