environmental
12 Apr 2021
Cumbria bike mayor launches new public chargepoints in Penrith
Two electric vehicle chargepoints and two charging sockets for e-bikes have been installed at Blain House in Penrith The electric vehicle chargepoints are the latest in a series of similar...
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06 Apr 2021
Multimillion-pound scheme to roll out zero emission buses across England launched
New scheme worth up to £120 million launched to help local transport authorities introduce zero emission buses Move will reduce carbon emissions from local public transport, improving air quality in...
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29 Mar 2021
Far more renewables needed in UK homes to meet net-zero target
The slow uptake of small-scale renewables has created energy ‘forests’ and ‘deserts’ across the UK, a new report has revealed in Euronews and Heating, Venting and Plumbing magazine The study...
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01 Mar 2021
£120 fines for litterbug drivers caught on camera
The Times reports on news that a council in Kent is turning to technology to fine motorists who throw food debris out of the window, littering the roadsides LitterCam cameras...
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15 Feb 2021
Government must consider ‘legal options’ on drainage, MPs say
Transport trade publication Transport Network has published findings from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee A report published this week accuses the Government of lacking clear flood-resilience targets,...
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15 Feb 2021
Workplace and home charging schemes get £50m boost
Publications including Fleet News have covered news that changes to the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) could mean that small accommodation businesses, such as B&Bs could benefit from the funding, helping...
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08 Feb 2021
Biomass Heat Works/biomass in farming areas
In the RSN review of the Government’s 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution through a rural lens we said “A mixed technology approach is required for rural homes...
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25 Jan 2021
Calculating Social Value
The Rural Services Network was delighted to have the Social Value Engine developed by East Riding Council and Rose Regeneration featuring as a topic at the Rural Economy meeting yesterday....
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25 Jan 2021
How is Western Power Distribution helping their local and rural customers meet net zero?
Below is an article supplied by Western Power Distribution who are members of the Rural Services Partnership The UK’s electricity system is undergoing a rapid period of change as distribution...
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01 Jan 2021
Rural Review of Government Ten Point Plan – for green industrial revolution
On 18 Nov 2020, the Prime Minister laid out his plans for the 10 Point Plan for Green Industrial Revolution Government said:“The plan – which is part of the PM’s...
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