CORNWALL Council's cabinet has approved a proposal to invest £16m in the development of a self-financing renewable energy programme.

At the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, September 19, members considered a report which included a desktop assessment of wind turbines on ten council owned sites.

The findings of the assessment give an indication of the potential to reduce Cornwall's carbon emissions and of the benefits to the economy of the county, as the council reiterates its commitment to continued investment in renewable energy projects.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.