energy

03/09/2026

Herefordshire Council Business Climate Adaption Programme

Could your business be better prepared for extreme weather? Five Herefordshire businesses are being offered the opportunity to receive expert support to understand and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Herefordshire Council’s new Business Climate Adaptation Programme will provide five independent, non-agricultural businesses with up to 50 employees, with a climate adaptation audit and a personalised Action Plan. The plan, produced by climate change specialists Sustainability West Midlands, will identify the key steps each business could take to become more resilient to risks including flooding, extreme heat, storms and water scarcity. The support could help businesses reduce disruption, protect income and improve the

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16/07/2026

ACEG Events

Archenfield Community Environment Group  Postponed screening of Peoples’ Emergency Briefing with facilitated discussion. Thurs 23rd July. 7.00pm -9.30pm. Doors open 6.45pm.  Please book using this link Throughout the summer ACEG will be running Himalayan balsam pulling and bat detecting sessions. Volunteers are always welcome. For up to date information please check the group’s facebook page  or sign up for the monthly newsletter by emailing archenfieldceg@gmail.com

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Community Energy Webinars from The Co-op

Community energy co-ops have the power to change the world, and Co-operatives UK are spotlighting them with a series of FREE lunchtime webinars during Community Energy Fortnight, 1st – 14th July. Community Energy is all about bringing people together, installing local renewable energy assets like solar panels, and then bringing the benefits back into the community. Whether you’re climate conscious or curious about co-ops, join the webinars for some inspiring and powerful conversations and to learn more about community energy co-ops! The Power of Community Energy Wednesday 1st July 1pm – 2pm Generating Green Jobs Tuesday 7th

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HWCC Sustainability Forum

HWCC’s Sustainability Forum is designed for businesses across all sectors to share best practices for reducing environmental impact through improved energy and resource efficiency. The event will feature expert presentations offering practical advice and actionable insights. It will take place at Hereford College of Arts, an institution committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Wednesday 1 July 9.30-11.30 Free for Members | £30+VAT for Non-Members Click here to book your place

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Climate Change Committee Report.

The Climate Change Committee’s new assessment, A Well‑Adapted UK, is a clear call to action: the climate has already changed, and the UK must urgently adapt. For a rural county like Herefordshire — where farming, nature, and community life are tightly interwoven — the report’s findings feel especially relevant. What’s changing The CCC highlights rising risks that will shape daily life across the county: Hotter summers, with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C More frequent flooding, including surface water flooding in towns and villages Increasing water scarcity, with national shortages expected by 2040 Pressure on food systems, both locally and globally Accelerating nature loss, unless habitats are restored and connected The message

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Building Sense News

The latest newsletter from Building Sense, the project run by HGN, focusses on what to do in the face of steep increases in the price of fossil fuels. There are also links to useful courses on green building techniques. And is there a particular topic you would like Building Sense to cover? Let them know using the links in the newsletter. Click here to read more

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