Support is growing rapidly across South Derbyshire and beyond in the campaign to halt National Grid’s proposed pylon expansion and to press instead for underground or undersea cabling solutions.
In the past 24 hours alone, the national petition on the UK Parliament website has surged to 2,192 signatures, an increase of more than one hundred in a single day. While this rise is encouraging, local representatives are clear that the number must grow significantly to ensure Westminster takes notice.
Despite a local petition being declined due to an existing national version, the message from South Derbyshire is one of determination: we adapt, we rally, and we go bigger.
A Call for United Action
Cllr Dan Corbin, who has been leading efforts locally, urged residents to keep pushing the momentum forward:
"This is the moment we show our strength. Silence gets ignored, numbers get noticed, and one hundred thousand signatures will put this issue directly in the House of Commons.
This isn’t only about pylons – it’s about safeguarding our countryside, our wildlife, our heritage, and the character of the places we call home. South Derbyshire does not stay quiet when our area is under threat."
Communities across Aston Ward, Ambaston, Weston-on-Trent, Shardlow, Elvaston and neighbouring villages are being encouraged to share the petition widely with friends, family, and local groups.
A Debate Within Reach
To secure a full parliamentary debate, the petition must reach 100,000 signatures. Campaign organisers believe this is entirely achievable if residents share the link within their networks. If every supporter encouraged just five more people to sign, the target could be reached swiftly.
Sign the Petition
The official Parliamentary petition can be found here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733182
South Derbyshire Conservatives join parish councils, community volunteers, and residents in standing firm against proposals that could cause long-lasting harm to the area’s landscape and quality of life.
South Derbyshire will not stand idly by—together, we will protect our communities
