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
Wayford Residents Rally to Halt Controversial Solar Farm Proposal Friday, November 21, 2025 wayford somerset solarfarm renewableenergy planningappeal sustainability landscape publicinquiry environment community Residents of Wayford, a small village in Somerset, are racing against time to oppose plans for a large solar farm proposed on Mahe Farm, located on Chard Lane between Chard and Crewkerne. The project, initiated by Milton … Read More
Somerset's Cheddar Could Revive Historic Hydropower with Ambitious New Project Thursday, October 23, 2025 hydropower cheddar renewableenergy somerset community hydroelectric greenenergy sustainability education energy A bold new project is set to breathe life back into Cheddar’s long-standing hydropower heritage by installing a modern hydroelectric system at the site of Cox’s Mill Hotel. Once a bustling center powered by water, Cox’s Mill … Read More
Boater Family Seeks Permission for Unique Off-Grid Home by Kennet & Avon Canal Tuesday, October 21, 2025 boating offgrid sustainability canal bath planning renewableenergy housing community environment A Bath family who have lived off-grid on a barge for 16 years are seeking planning permission to build a distinctive four-bedroom home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal, near Folly Footbridge. Their proposal, which the … Read More
Solar Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Withdraw Objections Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islegreenpower planning landowners limedown objections developmentconsentorder renewableenergy infrastructure sport MP Roz Savage has publicly criticised Island Green Power (IGP), the developer behind the proposed Lime Down solar park, for allegedly offering financial inducements—up to £50,000—to around 50 landowners in Wiltshire. The … Read More
Plans to Create 72,000 Jobs in West Country Through Ambitious 10-Year Growth Strategy Monday, September 29, 2025 growth jobs investment transport ai technology renewableenergy housing economicdevelopment westcountry The Bristol and Bath area is poised for significant economic growth and job creation following the unveiling of an ambitious 10-year Growth Strategy led by West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. The comprehensive plan … Read More