Local news relating to carbon footprint reduction in Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding areas.
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Winchester Park and Ride buses to switch from diesel to vegetable oil
WINCHESTER’S Park and Ride buses are getting a green upgrade as part of a new contract between the city council and Stagecoach.
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South Downs Authority welcomes government environmental targets
Protected landscapes highlighted as being crucial to combating climate change.
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Shedfield recycling firm loses planning battle
A recycling company that has been using a countryside site for more than 10 years has lost its bid to keep a storage area, office and workshop built without planning permission.
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Overwhelming demand for solar panels on community buildings
The project, Community Solar Support Scheme, offers support to community groups with buildings such as community centres, village halls, scout huts, churches and other buildings used by local communities.
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Welborne Garden Village heating from underground reservoir
A HUGE housing development in the Hampshire countryside is set to boast the UK’s largest water-source heating and cooling system.
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Winchester Green Week heralded a success by organisers
Winchester Green Week had 80 events organised by 50 different groups and organisations over the festival to celebrate and promote sustainable living.





