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Save East Anglia’s historic landscape from 180km Pylons!

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Protect East Anglia from 1300 pylons over 180km from Tilbury to Norwich. The proposal by the National Grid will destroy thousands of trees and scar the beautiful landscape of East Anglia, putting the setting of hundreds of listed buildings at risk and threaten the tourist and hospitality industry.
To secure Englands green and pleasant land while ensuring that green energy reaches the public but in a green-friendly way. Cables underground throughout, not just AONB or Replace the need for pylons by creating an off shore ring main to take green energy where it’s needed.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is currently the subject of a consultation by National Grid.

Timeline

1 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
4 May 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 May 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.