EDITOR’S ARTICLE
LEARNING FROM OTHERS
There still exists insular attitudes in areas of the UK and we hope that by highlighting what has been achieved in the East of England, so far, their experience will help others to move on.
LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
NOTHING PERSONAL
There still exists insular attitudes in areas of the UK and we hope that by highlighting what has been achieved in the East of England so far, their experiences will help others
You will have noticed by our front cover that we are featuring our first ‘European area of excellence in wind energy’
The main reason in selecting East Anglia, as mentioned in various introductions and articles throughout this edition, is that the area, with the considerable assistance of like-minded individuals and organisations, is politically astute. But probably more importantly, it has moved on from historical differences, which have existed between communities, areas and boundaries.
In short it has put business and the area’s future success before any past feuds and insular personal interests.
MY OWN EXPERIENCE
Having lived in various parts of the UK (including Norfolk) and experienced old fashioned attitudes and personal differences, I have always viewed them as standing in the way of successful outcomes, whether that is in straight forward business or social progress.
Being a Scot and living in Scotland until my very early twenties I had experienced the most damaging aspects of this kind of insular attitude – thankfully times have changed.
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Whether it is perceived to be right or wrong, local and national government needs to be behind any major business initiative and any area of the UK.
As East Anglia will testify, it is not an easy task and calls for endless determination and hard work. It is worthwhile pursuing because the benefits for any given area or community are huge.
ADDRESSING ISSUES
If this article strikes a chord, please get in touch and we will make space available to highlight concerns.
We would hope that through our pages we can help to discuss these issues openly and move forward – the wind energy industry in the UK depends on modern business attitudes, and of companies and regions working together, or the world will look elsewhere for the industry’s enormous manufacturing and operational needs.
Duncan McGilvray Editor | Wind Energy Network
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