The new Uttlesford Local Plan due for adoption in Spring 2026,
The new Uttlesford Local Plan 2021–2041, due for adoption in Spring 2026, is a ‘climate-led’ plan, requiring low-carbon, climate-resilient development that reduces emissions at source and improving residents’ well-being and quality of life. New development will be ultra-low-energy with fossil-fuel-free buildings powered by renewable energy, and walkable, well-connected communities reducing car dependency, and strengthening green […]
Big News for Community Energy
In case you haven’t heard it on the news this morning, GB Energy has launched it’s Local Power Plan which is great news for our growing community energy groups here in Essex. This represents the biggest public investment in community energy the UK has ever made, backed by up to £1 billion through GB Energy […]
EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Union has banned the destruction of unsold clothes, a move aimed at tackling overproduction and making the fashion industry more sustainable. They also introduce a standardized format for businesses to disclose the volumes of unsold consumer goods they discard. On Monday, the European Commission introduced new rules prohibiting companies from destroying unsold textiles […]
The Big Plastic Count
For one week in March (9th to 15th), thousands of people from households, schools and communities will be counting every piece of plastic packaging they throw away. Together, we’ll uncover the true scale of the UK’s big plastic problem and call on the government to do more about it. Once the week’s up, it’s time […]