Sustainable Waltham Chase and Swanmore
Volunteers working with our communities to cut our carbon footprint
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Swanmore Energy-Saving Open Homes
Drop by for a chat on the pros and cons of energy efficient ways to keep your home cosy in winter and cool in summer.
SWaCS Updates
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Join the SWaCS air quality monitoring network
We are look for volunteers to host an outdoor air quality monitoring to complement the existing monitor in Swanmore.
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Swanmore air quality breaches WHO guidelines
Swanmore air quality had already breached the WHO annual air quality guideline by the 26th January this year.
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Thermal imaging camera season closes
As we move into warmer months, another thermal imaging camera season has drawn to a close.
Resource Directory
Links to local resources that can help reduce carbon footprint in Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding area (some links are to external websites).
- Energy production
- Food
- Home Heating
- Local groups and organisations
- Reference
- Reuse, repair, recycle
- Transport
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Hampshire Market Garden
Hampshire Market Garden are a not-for-profit social enterprise that grows organic veg with a focus on soil health.
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Save 9% in gas use, by turning down the ‘flow’ temperature
Lowering your boiler flow temperature can make your existing gas boiler more efficient.
Local sustainability news
Local news relating to carbon footprint reduction in Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding areas (links are to external websites).
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Droxford Watersplash
Hampshire County Council has updated its plans for the Droxford Watersplash, where vehicles crossing the River Meon have raised concerns about damage to the sensitive chalk-stream environment.
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Water voles thriving along the River Meon
A survey has found encouraging numbers of water voles living along the River Meon at St Clair’s Meadow Nature Reserve.
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New sanctuary site for nature
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust secures Court House Meadows as a sanctuary for wildlife.
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Hampshire battery site approved
Winchester City Council’s approve plans for a Battery Energy Storage System on Titchfield Lane, near Wickham.
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Call for traffic order at river crossing
residents call for a traffic order to shield one of Hampshire’s rare chalk streams from damage caused by vehicles.
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Sewage spills threatening salmon survival, says MP
Sewage spills into a Hampshire river could threaten the future of Atlantic salmon, an MP has warned.
