News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

Photo L-R: Pete Capener, Bath & West Community Energy; Lesley Barrett, Chair of Wessex Community Energy Network; Mark Penny, Keynsham Community Energy; Councillor Sarah Warren

The region's community energy sector has come together with local authorities who have declared a climate emergency to consider their key role in helping to deliver new targets for renewable energy.

Bath & North East Somerset Council hosted more than 90 people from community and public sector organisations at the Wessex Community Energy Network Conference on 5 February at the Guildhall, discussing how to increase the amount of community-owned renewable generation across the Wessex area to help tackle the climate emergency.

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Last week I wrote too soon about the approaching spring, beguiled perhaps by the snowdrops and crocuses that festoon local gardens. It seems that we are in for further storms before any prolonged temperature improvement sets in. 

On the subject of nature notes, I was walking close to Radstock with my collie, Penny. I'm fortunate that she is well behaved, particularly in the field of 'business.'

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RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Wednesday February 12 2020

Don't forget the Methodist hall is open every week day from 9:15- 11.30 for teas and coffees. The Trinitea & Coffee shop is a great central location to meet up with friends, or just have some time out by yourself.

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In his latest column for Midsomer Norton Nub News Jacob Rees Mogg talks about the early release of terrorists.

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Streatham earlier this month, the Government will ask Members of Parliament to debate emergency legislation this week on early releases for those who have committed terror-related crimes.

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