Missing the 2030 net zero goal could cost the council £3M yearly in carbon credits, says a climate report. Council Faces £3 Million Bill Missing Net Zero 2030 Target The council’s climate report shows big costs. The 2023/24 report details financial implications. Councillors want the council carbon neutral by 2030. They aim for net zero…
New leisure centre approved with greener upgrades. Housing plans also get the go-ahead. Some plans were declined. Newport Council Approves Leisure Centre Plan, Housing Changes They are making changes to the new leisure centre plan. It sits near the University of Wales Newport City Campus. The changes involve landscaping and ecological upgrades. Noise, equipment, access,…
Councillor supports pausing Lothian Buses dividend due to investment in electric buses for a greener fleet. Edinburgh Councillor Open to Lothian Buses Dividend Suspension An Edinburgh leader spoke about Lothian Buses. He said he won’t block a dividend pause. The bus firm is spending money on new electric buses. The bus company usually shares profits…
Concerns arise over a Borders wind farm. Council says it’s unneeded. UK’s renewable energy goals are on track. Borders Wind Farm Questioned Amid Net Zero Target Achievements The council objected to a wind farm near Heriot. It would sit about two kilometers south. Fountainhall is about 2.5 kilometers away. The council feared a negative impact…
Oxford support center to install solar panels. It’s a council green energy project reducing carbon emissions. Oxford Center Gets Solar Panels as Part of Greener Oxfordshire Plan They are putting new solar panels on a center. It’s at Awgar Stone Road in Headington. This is part of a big council project. They want to make…
Caerphilly Council aims for net zero by 2030. Despite progress, uneven results require further action and funding for climate goals. Caerphilly Council Committed to Carbon Neutral Target by 2030 Caerphilly Council wants to hit climate goals. They must stay focused, said the deputy leader. Cllr Pritchard said they cut emissions effectively. The council decreased CO2…
Council approves housing strategy focusing on affordability, improved homes, and ending homelessness. Cherwell Housing Strategy 2025-2030 Approved By District Council Cherwell District Council approved a housing plan on Monday, February 3. This is the Housing Strategy 2025-2030, their roadmap for housing matters. The plan targets affordable housing for people and aims to improve existing homes.…