2026
- Torridge District Council to install 26 EV chargers
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Torridge District Council are installing 26 new electric vehicle chargers across the district, aiming to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.
- Government removes planning barriers to home EV charging
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The government has announced changes to EV charging legislation that will make it easier and cheaper for households without driveways to install home charging infrastructure.
- Sheffield City Council plans solar and battery storage for over 200 council homes
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The Sheffield Climate Investment Scheme could help fund solar panels and battery storage systems for 212 council houses, improving energy efficiency and helping tenants reduce energy costs.
- Bedford Borough Council expands public EV charging network
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Bedford Borough Council is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by installing 260 public charging sockets.
- Bradford heat network set to expand following £9.7 million government funding
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As part of the government's £90 million investment into new and upgraded heat networks, Bradford's existing heat network has secured £9.7 million to support the expansion of low-carbon infrastructure across the city.
- Lancaster City Council approves solar-powered EV charging hub
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Lancaster is set to benefit from a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub after Lancaster City Council's planning committee approved proposals for the development at Auction Mart Car Park.
- Ofgem announces 4% increase to energy price cap from October
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Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase to the energy price cap from 1 October 2026, meaning the typical household energy bill will rise by around £60 per year, protecting around 22 million households on default tariffs.
- Cambridge City Council to deliver 45 new energy-efficient council homes
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Cambridge City Council has marked a major construction milestone at its City Reach development, which is set to deliver 45 new energy-efficient council homes.
- Cheltenham Borough Council expands EV charging infrastructure with new ultra-fast hub
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Cheltenham Borough Council has opened a new ultra-fast charging hub at St James’ Street Car Park, expanding charging provision for residents and visitors across the town.
- Maidstone Borough Council installs sustainable bus shelters
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Maidstone Borough Council is set to install new biodiversity-boosting bus shelters across the town centre as part of its ongoing investment in greener public infrastructure.
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