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Government loses solar appeal


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Published on the Friends of the Earth Website 25th January 2012

Today the Court of Appeal rejected Government attempts to overturn last month’s High Court ruling that its botched solar plans were illegal.

Winning this case is a big moment for everyone who has supported our campaign to put solar back on track – after the Government hastily cut support last year.

The Government has been told twice now that rushing through cuts to feed-in tariff payments is unlawful.

But it’s considering going to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal refused it permission to appeal.

This would extend the uncertainty for the industry.

It’s vital that the Government acts to bring certainty to the UK’s clean energy industry.

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January 25th, 2012 Category: National FOE | Leave a comment

Concerns as ancient trees on Hayling Island are hacked down

CHOPPED Some of the trees cut down on Stokes Common in Hayling Island. Picture: Malcolm Wells (120088-9590)

By Jeff Travis
Published in the Portsmouth News on Thursday 12th January 2012

AN INVESTIGATION is under way after several trees in an ancient woodland have been chopped down.

Havant Borough Council and the police are looking into reports of trees at Stoke Common, Hayling Island, being felled.

The woodland, which is thought to be home to bats, has a blanket Tree Preservation Order and it is a criminal offence to fell or damage any protected tree.

The beauty spot, off Havant Road, hit the headlines two years ago when residents helped to raise £30,000 to aid Hampshire County Council’s bid to buy the land and keep it as a wildlife oasis.

But a mystery buyer outbid residents by snapping up the land for £120,000.

Paul Fisher, chairman of Hayling Island Residents’ Association, said: ‘There’s a lot of concern. It’s an important bit of natural woodland and salt marsh.’

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January 12th, 2012 Category: Local | Leave a comment

Make your mark and plant a tree in Bedhampton

Published in the Portsmouth News on Thursday 26th January 2012

FAMILIES are being invited to plant trees to provide fruit, nuts and berries in the future.

The Havant Transition Network is an environmental group which aims to make a difference to the lives of the community through subtle changes.

Volunteers have been given trees by the Woodland Trust which will be planted in Hooks Row – a strip of land that runs along the side of Barncroft Junior School, in Bedhampton.

Mark Willenbruch, from HTN, said: ‘They are native fruiting trees which will one day provide us with fruits, nuts and berries.

‘We’re looking for residents, local children and anyone else to help plant and then look after them as they grow.’

Anyone interested in helping to plant the trees is invited to a meeting at Barncroft Junior School on February 3rd at 6pm.
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January 26th, 2012 Category: Local | Leave a comment

Green Deal could hit UK climate change targets

Published on the Channel 4 News website on Tuesday 17th January 2012
by Sarah Smith – Business Correspondent

The government’s Green Deal aims to deliver large cuts in carbon emissions. But official figures show it will mean a dramatic fall in British homes being insulated to make them more energy-efficient.

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January 18th, 2012 Category: UK | Leave a comment

McDonalds bid for Bedhampton restaurant fails to get the green light

By Sheanne Mulholland
Published in the Portsmouth News on Friday 13th January 2012

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a fast food drive-through at one of Havant’s busiest roundabouts have been put on ice.

Councillors decided to delay their decision on whether to grant planning permission to a McDonald’s at Larchwood Avenue, Bedhampton, until further traffic reports are carried out.

After a lengthy debate and arguments both for and against from eight people, members of Havant Borough Council’s planning committee unanimously agreed to postpone the vote.

They made the decision having agreed there are already major congestion problems at the Purbrook roundabout next to the site, and that the application did not present a clear analysis of how a new restaurant would affect this.

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January 13th, 2012 Category: Local | Leave a comment
 
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