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Planners approve massive 63 hectre solar farm in Wickham
The plan would see 63 hectares across ten parcels of land near Shedfield and Wickham be used for solar panels.
Winchester marked as the ‘top performing’ district council
Climate Emergency UK awards Winchester City Council a score of 68% overall (an increase of 19%)
Hampshire-wide food waste recycling from April 2026
Hampshire County Council has agreed to progress with arrangements that will see an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes of food waste from Hampshire households recycled through anaerobic digestion.
Waste plant plan to boost home recycling wins £50m
The materials recovery facility (MRF) will allow kerbside collections of waste such as glass and plastic trays, Hampshire County Council said.
Winchester City Council awarded £3.4m for energy efficient homes
Winchester City Council has been awarded £3.4 million to improve the energy efficiency of its council homes.
Wildflower and wildlife haven for Swanmore car park
Swanmore Wildflower Group to rewild an unused patch of land in the village car park.
Have your say on South Downs National Park’s Local Plan Review
An eight-week consultation begins this month as the National Park invites people to have their say on how and where development takes place.
Winchester electric vehicle charging hub construction
The superhub, developed by InstaVolt, is set to have 44 ultra-rapid chargers powered by 100 per cent renewable energy when complete.
Could a thermal camera reveal your home’s hidden heat loss?
Thermal cameras are becoming more popular, as homeowners seek to slash their heating bills and carbon emissions.