rural environment
12 Aug 2024
Arrival Of Plug-In Recycling Vehicles Is A Gloucestershire First
The addition of two new fully electric recycling trucks to the Forest of Dean District Council’s waste fleet could lead the way for more local authorities to adopt battery power...
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05 Aug 2024
Addressing the Challenges of Rural Decarbonisation
Rural areas face significant challenges in the quest for net zero, with the lack of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure being a major hurdle. Despite the increase in public EV...
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29 Jul 2024
Great British Energy: What Does It Mean for Rural Areas
The government has announced new details regarding Great British Energy (GBE), a publicly-owned company aimed at advancing clean energy deployment and enhancing energy security across the UK. Great British Energy...
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29 Jul 2024
A Joined-Up Planning System for Net Zero Success
The UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions necessitates an improved onshore planning system for renewable energy and grid infrastructure. A recent interim report, “Insights for the Decarbonised Electricity System: Journeys...
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15 Jul 2024
Government Announces First Steps to Reform Water Sector
Last week, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, announced a series of measures aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the water sector. As Ofwat...
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15 Jul 2024
Young person in LPG awards open for nominations
An industry awards programme, which recognises talented young individuals in the LPG sector, has opened for nominations this June. Organised by trade association Liquid Gas UK, and proudly sponsored by...
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03 Jun 2024
Forest of Dean Delivers 128 Eco-Friendly Rural Homes in 2023-24
2023-24 saw the Forest of Dean District Council have another strong year in delivering affordable housing with 128 new affordable and eco-friendly homes delivered across the district. Councillor Adrian Birch,...
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01 May 2024
How a new government should help rural households decarbonise their heating
Both political parties have set out how they intend to progress decarbonizing the UK’s 27 million homes, including the 2 million rural homes not connected to mains gas. The Conservatives...
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22 Apr 2024
RSN Calls for Action on Earth Day, Advocating for Net Zero in Rural Areas
As Earth Day inspires global action for environmental sustainability, the Rural Services Network (RSN) calls for a comprehensive approach to achieving net zero in rural areas. Representing 40% of England’s...
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22 Apr 2024
The Impact of Fines on Log Burner Users in Rural Communities
Recent regulatory measures in South Gloucester, as recently reported by The BBC, including fines for certain log burner uses, have sparked a significant debate, especially within rural communities. These regulations...
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