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- England must destine 7% of land to nature and renewables to hit green targets, data shows Thu, 19 Mar 26, 1:41amGovernment’s first published land use framework maps how land is used and how it can be adapted to meet changing needs
- England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows Thu, 19 Mar 26, 1:41amGovernment’s first published land use framework maps how land is used and how it can be adapted to meet changing needs
- Calls to move England’s home insulation scheme into council workers’ hands Thu, 26 Feb 26, 11:00pmThinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spending
- ‘Much fairer’: all profits from new Orkney windfarm to benefit locals Wed, 22 Oct 25, 12:25amConstruction due to begin in 2027 on what is expected to become UK’s largest publicly owned windfarm
- All profits from Orkney windfarm will go to local services, says council Wed, 22 Oct 25, 12:25amConstruction due to begin in 2027 on what is expected to become UK’s largest publicly owned windfarm
- Multi-billion-dollar hydrogen project divides coastal WA town Wed, 5 Mar 25, 11:00amResidents of a popular West Australian holiday town fear government plans to transfer land to the developer of a $15 billion green hydrogen project will see them lose access to treasured camping and fishing spots.
- Seaside town fears wilderness lockout if renewables lease green lit Wed, 5 Mar 25, 11:00amResidents of a popular West Australian holiday town fear government plans to transfer land to the developer of a $15 billion green hydrogen project will see them lose access to treasured camping and fishing spots.
- Sydney woman fights to make inner-city house off-grid Wed, 18 Dec 24, 11:52amDr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
- Sydney woman's council fight to make inner-city house off-grid Wed, 18 Dec 24, 11:52amDr Laura Ryan's ambitious plan is one step closer, with her local council announcing it is reviewing rules that prevent owners from putting solar panels on street-facing roofs.
- Challenges arise as renewable energy gathers speed in country NSW Mon, 12 Aug 24, 6:01amLandholders have knocked back tens of thousands of dollars to host turbines as about 40 per cent of approved renewable projects do not proceed to completion.
- The great pylon pile-on: can councils’ opposition scupper Labour’s ‘clean power’ revolution? Sun, 21 Jul 24, 2:00amThe energy secretary’s plans to install thousands of pylons in unspoiled rural areas is facing a huge backlash
- Give local authorities the power to achieve net zero | Letter Wed, 3 Jul 24, 1:56amThe next government should give councils devolved powers to create new investment ecosystems for renewable energy based on local needs, says John Merry, deputy mayor of Salford city council
- How to find the balance between renewables and food production Thu, 20 Jun 24, 11:38amLocal councils say the growing number of renewable energy projects needs to be balanced against local land use requirements and community interest.
- Future impact of proposed fossil fuel projects must be assessed, UK court rules Thu, 20 Jun 24, 9:15pmLandmark judgment says planning bodies must account for burning of extracted fuel when considering site proposals
- Local councils seek guidelines to balance renewable energy projects with agriculture Thu, 20 Jun 24, 11:38amLocal governments in regional Western Australia say a growing number of renewable energy projects need to be balanced against local land use requirements and community interest.