Villagers meet over turbine plans

The electricity from the turbines could supply 3,000 homes

A public meeting is being held on Tuesday evening to allow people in a Hertfordshire village to have their say about a proposed wind farm.

Farmers John and Paul Cherry want to erect three wind turbines on fields at Weston Hills near Baldock.

They would generate enough electricity to supply about 3,000 homes.

John Cherry said it was an opportunity for farmers help tackle climate change. The proposal is unlikely to come before planners until the autumn.

Mr Cherry said he believed the turbines would be away from houses and screened by trees.

"I think many people feel we must do something about energy supply.

"Climate change is a reality no-one can ignore and this scheme is a small but important element in tackling it."