Airlines, airports and governments are relying on so-called SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) to reduce emissions from aviation. But is that realistic? A recent online discussion organised by Flight Free UK brings together three industry experts to explain if using SAF will result in the emissions reductions we need to see. Click here to watch the event on Facebook.
25/07/2024
The lack of sunshine this summer may be making you question whether solar panels are worth having. A webinar run by ‘Building Sense’ the project run by Herefordshire Green Network discussed this question. Watch the webinar recording, discussing the pros and cons of investing in solar panels here Future Ready Homes is a project covering Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford and Wrekin giving householders access to all the help and advice they need to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Read their article on Solar panels below: Of course we love solar panels but with a
YES Energy Solutions are currently working with Herefordshire Council on the Keep Herefordshire Warm project. The team offer a free advice line where residents can get tailored advice on making their homes more energy efficient and ways to lower their energy bills. Although we may be going into warmer months, they are encouraging households to get advice now to feel the benefit in Winter. The cost of living remains high, and many households are struggling with their energy bills as standing charges rise and energy debt reaches a record figure of £3.1 billion. YES Energy Solutions have put together a free energy saving
Localgiving, the online fundraising platform for charities and groups, have a focus on delivering for Community Interest Companies (CICs) bringing them benefits and that are usually only available to larger charities. If you are a CIC or other small community organisation, then contact Localgiving to learn how they can supercharge your fundraising. The support for Magic Little Grants from People’s Postcode Lottery is coming to an end; however Localgiving will be relaunching Magic Little Grants later this year. Click here to read more. And if you have previously put in for grants,
11/04/2024
The (Regulation 18) consultation on the Draft Herefordshire Local Plan 2021 – 2041 has now been launched. The document sets out the planning framework for the county for the period to 2041 and covers issues such as housing provision, the economy, retail and town centres, infrastructure provision and the environment. It will also set out policies by which planning applications will be determined, in addition to allocation land for new housing and commercial development and associated infrastructure. The consultation will run until the 20th May. You are invited to read the consultation documents carefully and submit a response via the
Severn Wye Energy Agency has been working with Herefordshire Council to deliver £7m in government grants to improve the energy efficiency of Herefordshire homes and make them warmer and healthier. The good news is that the income threshold has now increased to £36,000 per household. You may qualify for fully funded energy efficiency improvements if you: live in Herefordshire; your home has an energy performance rating of D, E, F or G; you don’t have mains gas heating in your home; and your total household income is under £36,000. Find out more on the Talk Community Directory listing
04/04/2024
Herefordshire CC is hosting events across the county to give people the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan. The Local Plan sets out how development in the county will support housing and employment growth until 2041, and the infrastructure needed for their delivery, while at the same time achieving the Council’s social and environmental objectives. The council are also undertaking some early engagement with members of the public and key stakeholders on a new Local Transport Plan for the county. This engagement runs alongside the Draft Local Plan Regulation 18
29/03/2024
The most recent HGN Building Sense webinar about Herefordshire Council’s new Home Energy Savers scheme is now on the HGN website. Here is the link to the recording so you can watch it or watch it again. Our speaker Gareth Ellis has also prepared a list of useful links, which you’ll find below. If you’d like the slides please email buildingsense@hgnetwork.org Do check out our events page for links to our other event recordings on a wide range of retrofit-related topics. And if you’d like to become a
Love Food Hate Waste‘s annual campaign Food Waste Action Week is back. This year we are being encouraged to ‘choose what you’ll use’ by buying your fruit and vegetables loose instead of packaged. Research from Love Food Hate Waste has shown that we could reduce food waste by 60,000 tonnes just by buying loose fruit and veg! With food waste costing £1,000 for an average household of four every year, Food Waste Action Week aims to help shoppers save money and waste less by shopping for loose produce. Sometimes we are in the mood for a huge potato,
22/03/2024
Herefordshire CC will be hosting events across the county to give people the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan. The Local Plan sets out how development in the county will support housing and employment growth until 2041, and the infrastructure needed for their delivery, while at the same time achieving the Council’s social and environmental objectives. The council are also undertaking some early engagement with members of the public and key stakeholders on a new Local Transport Plan for the county. This engagement runs alongside the Draft Local Plan Regulation
