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Climate change is real, humans cause it, we must act - an
Australian viewpoint
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After reading 'The New Economics' and
hearing Tony Greenham of NEF talk in Exeter
recently, we are becoming more and more convinced that
the UK economy cannot continue to grow indefinitely. World
resource depletion, climate change, approaching peak oil and
world developments like the nuclear ... |
For Mid Devon's Green Infrastructure Strategy we propose a
cycling contraflow along Belle Parade to the Town Square in
Crediton. This safer east -west route will encourage cyclists,
complete Sandford's cycle route to Crediton's town centre
and
eventually link to Exeter.
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Local elections will be taking place
in May for Crediton Town Council, the parish councils and
Mid Devon District Council.
John Downes (Lib Dem) a member of the Core Group
and Laura Conyngham (Green Party) who co-ordinates the
Transport Group are two active Sustainable Crediton supporters
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Changes at Punchbowl & Ashleigh Recycling Centres
As part of Devon County Council's cost saving initiative,
charges are to be introduced from April 1st 2011 for disposing
of certain bulky waste at Punchbowl and Ashleigh
recycling centres. Please be assured they will not
effect the major ... |
The Government is currently deciding what to do about the
nation's rubbish. This is a crucial opportunity to push for an
ambitious goal to halve household 'black bag' waste by
2020.
Please ask the Prime Minister to talk half as much
rubbish.
The results of the Waste Review are due in Ma ... |
We would love some new faces in the Waste Action Group to
help organise events like the Clothes Swap. If you think you might like
to get involved please contact us to let us know of
your interest and find out more.
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Sandford/Crediton Solar Energy Project Update
Sustainable Crediton has selected Solarsense as our
preferred supplier of photovoltaic panels.
After our extensive tendering process which started out
with 28 companies, which was whittled down to five for tender,
we evaluated Solarsense to be the bes ... |
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With the nuclear emergency in Japan fresh in our minds, the
Government has launched a review of our own nuclear safety.
Please sign the Friends of the Earth petition calling for
a safe and nuclear free future.
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Example based on a 3.96KW System on a domestic house
House uses a total of 3300 kWh of electricity per annum.
House generates 3200 kWh of electricity per year from the solar
electricity system (Generation Tariff) - conservative
estimate
The occupants use 1600 kWh of the electricity they generate ... |
Latest News 1st July 2012
As you may have heard in the news recently, time
is running out to get the best possible deals for Solar PV
installations. Here are some key dates to bear in mind regarding
the UK Feed in Tariff (FiT), these are as follows:
From 1 April: after this date all grants becom ... |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this offer open to other
places?
A. As from 15th August 2011, this offer is open to any of our
supporters provided they live in the EX17 postcode area or if
outside EX17 within 4 miles of Crediton and pay the £5 joining
fee.
Q. Are there grants available?
A. Reg ... |