Economics

31/01/2025

Building Sense Webinar

Close the door on unwanted energy losses FREE WEBINAR on the importance of high quality, well-installed windows and doors for energy efficiency in the home. Monday 17th February 1-2.30pm Windows and doors can be responsible for a huge proportion of energy losses in your home. Yet they can be one of the most straightforward improvements to make. Architect and energy efficiency expert James Smith, of J3 Building Futures in Shrewsbury will be joining us to talk through: What makes a good window a good window? Is triple glazing worth it or is double glazing ‘good enough’? Good windows need to be well installed – how do you

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Energy Savers Week

Energy Savers Week 20 – 26 January 2025 We are part way through Energy Savers Week. It is opportunity to support individuals to reduce energy use and save money on their energy bills.  The Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Citizens Advice to compile a useful checklist of home heating tips, to help people stay warm and spend less. Visit the Energy Saving Trust website to explore top tips on energy saving! Herefordshire residents can contact Keep Herefordshire Warm for free energy saving advice. The advice ranges from simple changes you can make, to helping you access grants

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It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world

A recent article in the i newspaper highlighted the craziness of this world that we live in. If you have over 70 Christmas cards to send, it is apparently cheaper to take a budget flight to Lisbon or Milan and post your cards over there, then fly back, rather than posting your cards in this country It may cost you less, but how much does it cost the climate and the world? When will the polluters start paying?

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Money Movers

Click here to read an article from Friends of the Earth UK about Money Movers. Established in 2019, Money Movers is a tried-and-tested scheme aimed at helping people move their finances to greener options.

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Go Renewable scheme

Funded initially by DESNZ (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) as part of the Heat Pump Ready scheme, Go Renewable aims to accelerate renewable energy adoption and sustainability supporting the UK mission towards net zero in 2050.  Powered by two innovative leaders in the industry, Energy Saving Trust and MCS, Go Renewable provides an end-to-end service for consumers looking to adopt renewable technology solutions at home. Homeowners residing in the county will be able to: Use the free online home assessment tool to see

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Government consultation on NPPF

The documents in this link are the culmination of many weeks collaborative work by organisations concerned at the implications of the government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. Responses are needed by September 24th. The work was coordinated by the Landworker’s Alliance and the linked documents are on their website. Note also that LPAs are being asked to respond (the design of the consultation favours organisations with full time staff) so anyone who has the time is encouraged to send a message to Herefordshire Council planning department requesting consideration of Agroecology and LID in

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Building Sense Event

Retrofitting Communities: Free support and advice Free webinar Tuesday 10th September 1.00-2.00pm Book here  Community group leaders and members join us and Future Ready Homes for an interactive session on the vital role of energy-efficient home improvements and the power of working together to tackle health, climate change, and the cost of living crisis. This interactive session will share some new resources and discuss how we can collaborate. Find out how to help your community save carbon and money at home with the Future Ready Homes Directory, Green Open Homes and more.

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Balancing food protection and environmental protection on the river Wye

There is still time to contribute to the survey being run by a year 3 student at Lancaster University, situated in the Lancaster Environment Centre who is looking for help with regards to his research on the River Wye. The first survey must be completed by 17th August. In this project, it is recognized that solving the complex problems affecting the river Wye requires agreement among a wide range of organisations and individuals with different backgrounds, perspective and priorities. To that end, the research is seeking to gather expert views and opinions from a broad cross-section of organisations and groups with

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Balancing food protection and environmental protection on the river Wye

HGN has been contacted by a year 3 student at Lancaster University, situated in the Lancaster Environment Centre who is looking for help with regards to his research on the River Wye. In this project, it is recognized that solving the complex problems affecting the river Wye requires agreement among a wide range of organisations and individuals with different backgrounds, perspective and priorities. To that end, the research is seeking to gather expert views and opinions from a broad cross-section of organisations and groups with responsibilities and interests in the Wye. For more details, and to get involved, click

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