New £1m Solar Farm Powers Production of 500,000 Henry Hoovers Annually Monday, May 18, 2026 solar sustainability manufacturing energy numatic henryhoover carbonreduction renewableenergy innovation netzero Numatic International, the renowned manufacturer of Henry Hoovers, has unveiled a £1 million solar farm in Chard, Somerset, marking a pioneering step in sustainable manufacturing in the UK. This innovative micro-solar-park … Read More
Somerset ‘Gigafactory’ Secures Crucial £380 Million Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset gigafactory agratas investment batteries manufacturing jobs industrialstrategy netzero ukeconomy Somerset’s groundbreaking new ‘gigafactory’ has received a pivotal £380 million investment from central government, ensuring it remains a key employer and economic driver in the region for years ahead. Agratas is currently … Read More
Bath Council Faces Pressure to Abandon Net Zero Housebuilding Standards Wednesday, March 25, 2026 netzero bath sustainability planning environment housing energy carbon council policy Bath and North East Somerset Council, known for enforcing some of the country’s strictest energy efficiency standards in new housing, may soon be compelled to abandon its “net zero” building requirements. These regulations … Read More
Replacement Yeovil School Scheduled for Completion by Summer 2027 Monday, January 26, 2026 yeovil education school construction sustainability netzero planning community environment architecture The construction of a new replacement school in northern Yeovil is set to be completed by summer 2027, following the approval of amended plans. Milford Junior School, originally built in the early 1950s on Glenthorne Avenue, … Read More
Somerset Church Receives £18,000 Grant to Pioneer Carbon Reduction Saturday, November 22, 2025 tauntonminster carbonreduction sustainability churchofengland netzero retrofit greenenergy environmentaltaskforce diocesebathandwells renewableenergy Taunton Minster in Somerset is advancing its commitment to environmental sustainability after securing an £18,000 grant from the Church of England’s national Demonstrator Grant programme. This funding supports churches in … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion Sparks Debate Amid Climate and Economic Concerns Wednesday, October 29, 2025 bristol airport expansion climate economy netzero aviation pollution jobs planning Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by … Read More