Wedmore Community Power Company wants to develop two micro-generation sites on 1.7-hectare and 0.75-hectare of farmland to the north of the village.

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At the first public meeting to discuss the scheme, around 70 people packed into Wedmore First School Academy to hear from those behind it.

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Tesco and Sainsbury's want to build the stores - Tesco at Cheddar Football Club, Draycott Road, and Sainsbury's on land at Steart Farm, Wedmore Road.

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Mr Wedmore suspects the rate could be even higher.

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