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Welcome to your monthly Climate Change update. Northumberland County Council is committed to making our county carbon neutral by 2030 and we need everyone to do their bit to help reduce carbon emissions.
How can you help make a difference? 👇
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Rail Minister welcomes progress as Northumberland Line opening nears
Rail Minister Huw Merriman saw first-hand progress being made towards the opening of the Northumberland Line which will see passenger services return between the South East of the county and central Newcastle. The line will help reduce congestion and improve air quality on key corridors by moving people away from car travel and onto public transport. It will also support the delivery of significant growth in sectors such as renewable energy. |
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Historic pollution clean-up works getting underway
We have allocated £5m to clean up historic pollution at the coast at Lynemouth and to stop historic waste deposits from washing into the sea in this area. Our teams have continued to visit the site to monitor and remove waste material being eroded from the cliffs and washed onto the beach, where able and safe to do so. This activity will continue up until the main works start in June 2024. The public is reminded that for health and safety reasons they should not seek to remove waste material from the beach themselves. |
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County Council welcomes reopening of Farne Islands
We're welcoming the reopening of the Farne Islands to the public, marking the end of a two-year closure due to a bird flu outbreak. The popular tourist destination and important ecological site is set to welcome visitors from March 25, allowing them to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and observe the return of the birds as they breed and nurture their chicks.
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Extra support for Community Energy Projects
The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub has appointed Sue Manson as the new Community Energy Development Officer to enhance support for Community Energy Projects in the region. Sue will identify potential community energy projects, offer advice, support, and facilitate community-led initiatives for energy saving, management, and generation. If you’re interested in having a chat about your community energy project, please get in touch via enquiries@NEYnetzerohub.com.
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Funding for home energy upgrades
Our Warmer Homes Team is encouraging residents to apply for fully funded home energy upgrades. Eligible residents could access a range of energy-saving improvements, including floor, loft, and wall insulation (internal or external), low carbon heat systems like air source heat pumps and heating controls, as well as solar panels.
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Community Energy Fund (CEF)
The Community Energy Fund (CEF) is designed to help urban and rural communities develop clean energy projects that save, manage, or generate energy including small-scale wind farms and rooftop solar partnerships, battery storage, rural heat networks, and electric vehicle charging points. It can also be used to fund fuel poverty alleviation schemes such as energy efficiency, retrofit, and advice projects.Deadline: 5 May 2024
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Hexham Net Zero Fair
There will be lots of information available at the event along with activities for kids and much more to help local people find out what organisations in the area are doing to increase sustainability and resilience.
Date: Saturday 23 March 2024 Time: 11am - 1pm Location: Queen’s Hall, Beaumont St, Hexham, NE46 3LS Free entry. |
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| Free woodland management events Northwoods have two free woodland management events aimed at woodland owners, farmers, estate and land managers and anyone interested in better managing their woodlands.
Woodland Management at the Wallington Estate
A full day event at Wallington exploring managing woodlands and wildlife on a public access site.
Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024 Time: Full day Location: Wallington Hall Cambo NE61 4AR
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Woodland Management and Biochar Workshop
A structured workshop exploring the opportunities biochar could present for land managers to bring more woods into better management.
Date: Thursday 2 May 2024 Time: 10am - 3:30pm
Location: Hexham Auction Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG
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Few places remaining: 'Go Green' Northumberland celebration event
CAN is holding its Northumberland celebration event to look at how committees can ‘go green’ and celebrate the Heritage of Village Halls, as a project involving 30 halls shares its findings.
Date: Monday 18 March 2024 Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm Location: County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2AP
Please note: There is a limit of two representatives per Village Hall.
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