Introduction to proposal Community Power Cornwall and Connick Renewables are working together in a joint venture to provide a legacy of social, environmental and economic benefits for the local area. The partnership involves the collaboration of a local landowner and community enterprise working together for mutual benefit, making sure that local people benefit from the rewards of developments in their area. This exhibition is being facilitated by Community Energy Plus to provide local residents with an opportunity to understand more about the proposed wind turbine at Sheers Barton Farm, Lawhitton, it’s social, environmental and economic benefits and provide feedback on the proposals.
Project partners Community Power Cornwall Community Power Cornwall was the first community energy co-operative established in Cornwall and ran the first public share offer in Cornwall enabling local investment in its community wind scheme at Gorran. It is an Industrial & Provident Society (IP 030512) owned by its members and developed to act as an at-risk developer working closely with local communities to design, develop and deliver low carbon initiatives, minimising inherent development risks. As well as the development of specific projects, Community Power Cornwall is also about skills transfer and capacity building. Connick Renewables The directors and shareholders of Connick Renewable Energy Ltd are the Perry Family, who have farmed in Lawhitton for two generations, based at Lawhitton Barton. The current farming business comprises of 1400 acres with 650 acres of arable cropping and 750 acres of grassland. The farm has a beef enterprise finishing 1000 head of cattle per annum supplying Cornish abattoir St Merryn Meat. Jonathan and William Perry manage and work in the farming business together with two full time employees. The business trades with numerous local businesses in Cornwall and the immediate Launceston area. The Perry family are heavily involved in the local community supporting Lawhitton Church and the local rugby and cricket clubs. The Perry family helped establish the new ground for Launceston Rugby club at Polson and continue to be involved with the club. The Perry family also helped establish the Launceston cricket club, leasing the land to the club and directly helped with the construction of the pitch and continue to provide support to the club. The renewable energy joint venture is part of the Perry family’s plans to make their farm more environmentally sustainable while increasing the future financial viability of their business for future generations of the family to carry on farming.
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