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Guidance for Local Authority Officers on Community Involvement in Wind Energy Developments

The following guidance, intended to encourage community involvement in wind energy development, will be of interest to Local Authority officers as well as Wind Developers and Community Groups. The guidance includes a protocol and best practice guidelines to support public engagement, a 'toolkit' for community benefits, and a report on bankable models for community ownership for wind energy developments. 

See 'Related Documents' for

- The Protocol for Public Engagement with proposed Wind Energy Developments in England

- The Protocol for Public Engagement with proposed Wind Energy Developments in Wales 

- Delivering Community Benefits from Wind Energy Development: a Toolkit

- Bankable Models which enable Local Community Wind Farm Ownership 

See 'Related Links' for information on   

- How can communities get involved in the planning process for wind farms?

- How can communities benefit from wind farms?

- How can communities achieve part ownership of wind farms?