The Guardian newspaper is searching for green initiatives for a series of articles about green projects across the UK due to be published mid-July. You...
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CCC Say Time Is Running Out For Realistic Climate Commitments
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is the independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK and devolved governments...
Cycle Derbyshire 2021 Edition
A popular map of cycle routes throughout Derbyshire has been updated and is now available in print and digital formats. The map shows the best...
Local Elections: Notable Results
The following are notable results from the Local Elections which took place in May: The Belper Neighbourhood Plan was adopted. The referendum in Belper had...
We The Power: The Future Of Energy Is Community Owned
Patagonia (the outdoor gear clothing company) have launched “We the Power: The Future of Energy Is Community Owned”, a film about the citizen-led community-energy movement...
Where To Recycle In Belper And The DE56 Area: Update
Please note the following new additions to the Transition Belper recycling directory: Plant Pots – Plant Pot Exchange Belper Community Hall near the old library....
Transition Chesterfield: Countdown To COP26
Transition Chesterfield are organising a series of monthly Zoom events designed to celebrate and prepare for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties...
The Owl Hoot Podcasts
Caroline Norbury has started a series of podcasts about environmental, eco, green and sustainability issues with a local angle. Listen in to an interview with...
The Friendship Orchard: Update
“Imagine walking down any street in Belper and picking an apple, cherries, or hazelnuts grown to be shared.” Belper’s Friendship Orchard project was initiated in...
Belper And DE56 Community-Wide “What If?” Project
What if the future of Belper was in your hands? What if anything were possible? What if you could shape new initiatives, policies and bring...