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Welcome to your monthly Climate Change update.
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Northumberland County Council is committed to making our county net zero by 2040 and we need everyone to do their bit to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How can you help make a difference? 👇 |
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Our free tree scheme is back!
We’re once again offering 15,000 free tree saplings to residents, schools, community groups, and businesses this year. Choose from a variety of species suitable for all garden sizes, including small spaces like balconies.
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Magical ideas for International Walk to School Month
Pupils at Eastlea Primary School in Cramlington have come up with creative ways to encourage families to be more active during International Walk to School Month. Young "wizards" are handing out reward stickers to those who walk, cycle, or scoot to school as part of a series of fun events organized by the school council's Brainwaves team. Click on the image below and watch the video to find out more.
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Disposal of lithium-ion batteries
We’re warning residents about the fire hazards of lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in household items like vapes, phones, and laptops. These batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode if damaged, improperly charged, or disposed of incorrectly. Residents are being urged to handle these batteries carefully and dispose of them properly.
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A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland
Northumberland excelled in this year's Northumbria in Bloom competition, with Alnwick taking Gold in multiple categories, including Best Overall Entry and Best Town, thanks to strong community efforts. Holywell won Silver Gilt for Large Villages, and Cramlington received awards for Best Conservation and Best Park.
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Low Prudhoe flooding scheme solution moves closer
A scheme to address flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is set to get underway in the coming months. The complex project involves upgrading the drainage system, securing agreements for work on private land, and obtaining Network Rail's approval. The Council plans to bypass a collapsed culvert by installing a large pipe through the station car park. Road and footpath improvements will also be made during the works.
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Village hall celebrates solar panel installation
Solar panels are up and running on Corsenside Parish Hall which has been the first to work with NCEL’s Solar-Powered Building Project to embrace renewable, green energy to power the hall. Click on the image below and watch the video to find out more about the Northumberland solar-powered community buildings project and how Longhoughton Community Centre is benefitting from new solar panels.
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Invite to community venues to host a free electrical vehicle chargepoint
Community venues in the North of England are invited to host a free Vehicle to Grid (V2G) electric vehicle chargepoint through the 'Rural Energy Resilience' project, part of the V2X Innovation Programme. This will allow venues to power their facilities during power cuts using EVs. If interested, contact Charge My Street at hello@chargemystreet.co.uk. EV drivers, particularly those in rural areas, are also invited to join a trial exploring energy management technologies aimed at reducing bills, boosting energy resilience for community buildings, and improving rural mobility. Complete the survey and they will get in touch. |
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Are you ready for flooding this winter?
The Environment Agency are keen to promote flood readiness as we approach winter. Check for flooding in the next 5 days, sign up for flood warnings (by phone, text or email), or check your long term flood risk from rivers, the sea, surface water, reservoirs and groundwater.
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Community Energy Fund Round 3 now open for applications
The Community Energy Fund (CEF) is accepting applications for urban and rural energy projects aimed at saving, managing, or generating clean energy. The fund supports the feasibility and development stages of projects, including small-scale wind, solar partnerships, battery storage, and EV charging points. Grants of up to £40,000 are available for feasibility studies, and up to £100,000 for project development.
Deadline: 13 October
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Northern Powergrid Foundation open for applications
As an independent charity serving the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire, the Northern Powergrid Foundation focuses on empowering communities through projects in three key areas: community resilience, fuel poverty innovation, and net zero networks. Grants of up to £20,000 are available for projects that align with these priorities and benefit the communities served by Northern Powergrid.
Deadline: 14 October
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North East Community Foundation
Up to £500,000 is being made available to community organisations across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland for environmental and climate-related projects. Re-wilding programmes, recycling and repurposing projects, raising awareness in communities, and improving the energy efficiency of a building are examples of activities that would be considered. The max grant Size is £10,000.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
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Gas safety grants Grants of up to £500 are available for replacements, repairs, and servicing of gas appliances to provide vital gas safety interventions for vulnerable people in their homes. There can only be one intervention per household per year which may include more than one measures such as gas safety checks, gas servicing, gas boiler repairs, gas boiler replacements, gas boiler combustion analysis, gas cookers, gas fires, gas pipework, gas meters, gas water heaters.
Who can apply:
All applicants must live in privately owned accommodation and be one of the following:
- 60 years old or over and have low household income and/or a disability
- Under 60 and have a low household income and/or a disability or
- Considered exceptionally vulnerable by the HIA (This is reviewed on a case
- by case basis)
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Growing Northumberland's Green Economy – Plastic recycling and sustainability
Join Business Northumberland as the team raises awareness and positions Northumberland as a leader in sustainability and plastic recycling. This unique event invites businesses to get inspired and motivated to improve recycling efforts, learn about the Plastic Packaging Tax, and hear from an expert industry panel. Attendees can also ask questions and engage in this interactive session.
Date: Friday, 11 October
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Northumberland County Hall
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