New solar farm will power 7,000 homes in East Kent
Library image – Solar farm… Plans for a solar farm on land in Guston near Dover capable of providing sustainable energy to power around 7,000 homes have been given the…
Drought is new normal – country needs to Build Back Wetter
The government has declared a drought in 8 out of 14 of the water areas in England as a result of the prolonged dry weather we have experienced for much…
Isle of Sheppey residents without water – bottled water collection points being set up
Southern Water has issued a statement following news that the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent is without a water supply. The company said it was extremely sorry that homes…
More Energy Rebate cash for Folkestone and Hythe households
Folkestone & Hythe district Cabinet members have agreed on the criteria for a new discretionary scheme using £302,100 funding from the government. At present people living in properties in council…
Opportunity knocks for Ashford residents to save money on energy bills
If ever-increasing energy bills keeping you up at night, you’re not alone, with Ashford Council working to help you. Across the UK, many households saw the cost of gas and…
Southern Water helps households offering £100 of free water saving devices
During national Water Saving Week, Southern Water is reminding customers its teams can help them save water -and save on their bills. Customers can apply for a free water-saving home…
Southern Water presents Deal residents with plan to tackle flooding
Deal Water Action Taskforce, member Natalie Elphicke MP Southern Water has met with Albert Road, Deal residents to tell them about a pioneering project in their area, and how partners…
Proposed solar panel array near Ashford could supply power for 48,000 homes
Evolution Power will be carrying out a non-statutory consultation from 25 March to 29 April 2022 to seek views on its plans to develop a renewable energy generating project, including…
£25m project helps protect endangered European Eels in Kent
Photo: Julia Clooten – Pexels Southern Water’s £25m project to protect a vital part of river eco-systems is targeting three sensitive areas in Kent Eels have baffled scientists since the…
Council supports solar panel savings scheme for Dover residents
Library image – Pixabay Dover residents can now join in the second round of the group-buying scheme to save money on the installation of solar panels and battery storage for…