Rothwell residents are relieved after plans to build a lithium battery farm in the neighbourhood have been withdrawn by the developers.
The controversial plans would have seen a the battery farm built off of Westfield Road in Carlton and there were fears it could have become a fire hazard. Just last month, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the risk of an explosion was "unfortunately very real” as other similar facilities have previously gone up in flames.
Developers Firma Vogt have withdrawn the plans, much to the relief of locals. The company has yet to say why they have done this.
