Tel: 03450 450 500
Email: sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)
About these pages
- The Low-Carbon Living pages have just been launched and are currently under review. You are welcome to send your comments to sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window)
Our Partners
- South Cambridgeshire's Environment Group
Help address the issues and monitor the progress of the Community Strategy, which contains a series of actions to help improve the quality of life across the district and that tackle climate change.
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Climate Change Network
A cross-sectoral partnership providing support to public and private sector organisations as well as local communities seeking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
- South Cambridgeshire Strategic Partnership
The South Cambridgeshire Strategic Partnership (or LSP: Local Strategic Partnership) is a partnership between the council and various partners to work together towards achieving economic, environmental and social standards for the district.
Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership Events
Sun December 11th, 2.30 - 5.30 pm at Romsey Mill Centre, Mill Road, CB1 3BZ
GREENING THE GREEN DEAL
This free event , organised by grassroots organisation the Greening Campaign, will be well worth attending for anyone involved in greening our homes. It is an opportunity to find out to find out more about the Green Deal - the government's flagship initiative, which has the potential to revolutionise energy efficiency in British properties, and also to contribute your views on the Greeen Deal as part of the current consultation process.
To book your place, go to http://www.greening-campaign.co.uk/ .
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Fri November 25th, 7.30 - 9.30 pm at Meldreth Village Hall, High St, Meldreth, SG8 6LX
SHEPRETH, MELDRETH & MELBOURN GO SOLAR! FREE EVENT - ALL WELCOME
Solar energy forum with short presentations and question and answer session on all aspects of solar photovoltaic panels for households, businesses and organisations.
Speakers include:
Ken Doyle, The Village Energy Project
John Travis, Melbourn resident with solar pv installed
Rob Searles, Meldreth resident with solar pv installed
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Sat September 10th, 10 am - 2 pm at Shepreth Village Hall, Station Road, Shepreth
SHEPRETH & MELDRETH VILLAGE ENERGY DAY
All welcome at this fun event with lots of information and advice about solar panels and energy efficiency measures, a model ecohouse to explore, 'energy bike' for children to have a go on and talks from local companies. Light refreshments will be available. Energy monitors available to borrow for local residents. Free raffle!
Programme of Mini-Talks
10:30 Solar pv: Shepreth's first big installation
11:30: Hot Air and Wet Weather: Sustainable Transport
12:30: Harnessing the wind of change: Shepreth's first micro-turbine installation
13:30: 'Sustainability and Ecology: ensuring a place for wildlife within our brave new world!'
Stalls from lots of local renewables and energy efficiency companies
Displays including a fascinating collection of case studies from Open Eco Homes
A wonderful model Ecohome and an Energy Bike for kids.
Free of charge.
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Wed September 14th, 7.30 pm at Coton Village Hall, Coton
ECOTON GO SOLAR INFORMATION EVENING
Come and find out all about Coton SPEP group, Ecoton's two schemes to encourage more solar power - a bulk purchase group for home owners wishing to install solar photovoltaic panels, and a Community Investment scheme to allow villagers to invest in solar panels installed on roofs in the village, or allow homeowners to rent their roof to the scheme to benefit from free electricity with no capital outlay.
Free of charge
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Wed September 14th, 8 pm at the Stable Rooms, St Andrew's Church, Histon
HICCA (Histon & Impington Climate Change Action) Film Club
HICCA Film Club presents the Turning Point - a positive and inspiring film about our transition to a low carbon future. Followed by tea, coffee, cakes and discussion.
Free of charge. Please contact Paul on films@hicca.org.uk or on 01223 234588 to book a place.
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Wed September 21st, 7 - 9 pm - venue to be confirmed
SPEP WORKSHOP
Catherine Howe will explain the work of the Cambridgeshire Renewables Infrastructure Framework (CRIF) and lead a session on how SPEP groups can extend their reach beyond the 'usual suspects' using websites, twitter, facebook and other social media.
Free of charge. Please email siobhan.mellon@scambs.gov.uk to book a place.
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Thu October 20th, 7 - 9 pm - venue to be confirmed
SPEP WORKSHOP
Lots of residents and local people are making efforts to reduce energy and live more sustainably. There is a growing demand not only for businesses and organisations to also do their bit but also a demand for 'greener', more climate-friendly services and products. This workshop, led by Rosemary Randall as part of the Cambridge Climate Change Charter support package, will give advice and support to SPEP parishes and groups in Cambridge wishing to involve businesses and organisations with energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Free of charge. Please email siobhan.mellon@scambs.gov.uk to book a place.
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If you would like information on events that have already been held please visit the Events History page or email sustainability@scambs.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window).
