As of 1st April 2018, the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations for landlords will come into place. The minimum energy efficiency standards are changing meaning that properties let out by landlords with below ‘E’ for energy performance rating will be classed as substandard and will need some improvements. The new regulations are set to… Read More
Longwell Green Community Centre is running a unique DIY SOS-style campaign to revamp the self-funded 1950s building. The initiative, called “Give Back to the Green”, calls on residents and local businesses to get on board by donating time and resources to help deliver the makeover. The aim is give the centre a modern look so… Read More
It’s a common misconception that boats are eco-friendly. The reality is that the engines burn diesel, stoves use coal and their toilets often use chemicals with dire warnings on the packaging. When Nick Clack and Ali Roberts decided to live on a boat, they wanted to build one that was as environmentally sustainable as possible…. Read More
Hanham Youth Centre is the busiest youth centre in South Gloucestershire and Bristol, with more than 500 young people visiting the centre every week. Unfortunately, as is common to a lot of community centres in the south west, it faces the threat of closure due to lack of funding and support from the local council. The… Read More
Local residents are literally getting hands on experience of house building through Curo’s development of new homes at Mulberry Park in Bath. Mulberry Park is a development of 700 homes, 30% of which will be affordable homes. Curo, a housing association and house builder based in Bath, take their role in the community very seriously… Read More
