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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.suffolk-alc.gov.uk/event/empowering-nature
 -a-community-led-response-to-proposed-national-grid-nsips-04th-november-20
 26-1417">‘Empowering Nature’ – a community-led response to proposed 
 National Grid NSIPs - 04th November 2026</a>\nThis webinar is part of a se
 ries of sessions for parish and town councils in Suffolk affected by Natio
 nally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPS). Whether you are new to 
 NSIPs or have more experience of the process\, we are covering themes that
  are relevant to all. Join us on Wednesday 4 November on Zoom\, 1pm\, when
  speaker Sharon Smith\, Clerk of Saxmundham Town Council\, will introduce 
 Empowering Nature – a community-led concept created in response to two p
 roposed National Grid NSIPs\, which could bring two converter stations to 
 the area. While the Town Council remains firmly opposed to the siting of c
 onverter stations – on the edge of Saxmundham\, Empowering Nature recogn
 ises the importance of planning for all possible outcomes. It sets out a p
 ositive\, forward-looking approach – one that seeks to secure meaningful
  environmental improvements and long-term benefits for the community if th
 e projects proceed. Sharon will give a 30-minute presentation\, followed b
 y 30 minutes of Q&As. The session will cover matters including:About the N
 SIPThe town council’s role in the processWhat is mitigationHow Empowerin
 g Nature happened and who was involvedWhat next for Empowering Nature? The
  NSIP process is complex and time consuming\, but this webinar aims to pro
 vide practical\, informative and easy-to-understand insight. Add this webi
 nar to your calendar in the top right corner. Please note: the webinar wil
 l be recorded to share with councils and stakeholders after the webinar. Q
 &As will not be recorded for confidentiality reasons\, and cameras and aud
 io will be off for the presentation part of the webinar. The session will 
 be chaired by SALC’s CEO\, Sally Longmate. If you have any questions\, p
 lease raise the matter via our portal or email: engagement@suffolk-alc.gov
 .uk. We look forward to seeing you there!
DTSTAMP:20260929T140014Z
LOCATION:Zoom meeting platform
SUMMARY:‘Empowering Nature’ – a community-led response to proposed Na
 tional Grid NSIPs - 04th November 2026
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