The draft Local Plan for the South Downs National Park permits only small scale renewable energy projects. Is this fair?
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Winchester Station Approach masterplan
My comments on the plans for redevelopment of the area around Winchester Station. Once again a total blindspot on the crucial question of energy.
Local Plan timetables overtaken by grid decarbonisation
My response to the Regulation 19 phase of the new Local Plan for Winchester District. The energy crisis is no less important than housing.
Sir John Moore Barracks masterplan
My response to the public consultation on the proposed development of the Barracks. No sign of onsite energy generation to power 800 homes.
Renewable Energy in Winchester District: 2024 Report
Annual update of data on electricity in Winchester District, noting gaps in commercial rooftop solar data and flaws in the 2023 Council Plan.
Council Climate Action Scorecards: a fragile theory of change
The Council Climate Action Scorecards published by Climate Emergency UK deliver valuable data. But is this a priority for climate campaigners?
Equity in cricket: let’s leave history out of it
The ICEC report anchors its conclusions on evidence of discrimination and exclusion in the history of cricket. Is this a sound approach?
Renewable Energy in Winchester District: 2023 Report
Annual update of data on electricity generated in Winchester District, focusing on growth in local rooftop solar.
How to play Bazalgette
An appreciation of the skilful slow bowling of Christopher Bazalgette, a legendary cricketer for Hampshire Hogs
Local net zero plans need renewable energy goals
UK local authorities should set targets for renewable energy, to achieve net zero and to counter misleading objections to solar farms.