rural environment
10 Nov 2025
You’re Invited To Discuss The Future Of Grid Connections With NESO
National Energy Systems Operator (NESO) are delighted to invite you to participate in a virtual roundtable to hear updates on connections reform. Connections reform underpins a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernise Great Britain’s (GB’s) energy grid, creating a...
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27 Oct 2025
Environment Agency Set For Stronger Powers On Water Breaches
Water companies that commit environmental offences could soon face quicker and tougher fines of up to £500,000, under new measures proposed by the Government. A consultation has been launched to...
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20 Oct 2025
Helping Residents Make Homes Healthier And More Efficient
Stoke Climsland Parish Council has announced the release of a Retrofit Guide intended to help residents make home improvements for a healthier and more energy efficient living environment. The free...
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06 Oct 2025
Northern Powergrid Foundation Grants Open Until 13 October
The Northern Powergrid Foundation is inviting applications for grants to help village groups and community organisations become more energy resilient. The deadline for applications is Sunday 13 October 2025. Grants...
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06 Oct 2025
Rural Households Invited to Share Views on Energy and Water Use
Rural households are being encouraged to take part in important new research from Rural England CIC, working with the University of Leicester, on how people in rural areas experience and...
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30 Sep 2025
Rural Homes Face Higher Costs In Net Zero Transition, New Study Warns
A new report commissioned by Rural England CIC and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), and undertaken by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), reveals the significant...
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08 Sep 2025
Rural Net Zero: Community Action, Energy Innovation, and Local Futures
Wednesday 17 September 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00 Part of the National Rural Conference 2025 Bookings now open for RSN members: View the full programme Reaching Net Zero is one...
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01 Sep 2025
Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly Launch Marine Nature Recovery Framework Consultation
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Marine Nature Recovery Framework (MNRF) is now open for public consultation. The Framework sets out a shared vision for restoring and protecting marine and...
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11 Aug 2025
NESO launches first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its first Whole Systems Innovation Strategy alongside its Innovation Annual Summary. Developed through extensive engagement with industry, the strategy takes a whole...
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28 Jul 2025
Getting Solar Off The Ground
A new report published by CPRE, titled Getting Solar Off the Ground, reveals that a significant proportion of England’s most productive farmland is now being used for large-scale solar energy...
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