Bayston Hill Parish Council - Publication of Audited Annual Governance & Accountability Return for Financial Year ending 31st March 2021
Follow this link to the webpage with the full announcement.
Follow this link to the webpage with the full announcement.
The meeting dated Monday 4th October 2021 will not take place. I have already been advised that 3 committee members will be unable to attend and therfore a quorum will not be possible.
I will add Planning Matters to the agenda for the Full Council meeting following, that is unaffected.
An updated Diary of Meetings has been published - Diary of scheduled Bayston Hill Parish Council meetings 2021/22 | Bayston Hill Parish Council
Shaun Jones
Locum Clerk
In order to tackle the climate emergency, we need to drastically reduce our emissions. This cannot be done without decarbonising our energy system which is currently still reliant on fossil fuels (coal and gas). Energy supply currently accounts for 21% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions – the second biggest emitting sector after transport.
What can people do to support the decarbonisation of our electricity supply?
The links below provide guidance and advice for switching your tariff
https://www.which.co.uk/news/2019/09/how-green-is-your-energy-tariff/
https://www.cse.org.uk/advice/advice-and-support/green-electricity-tariffs
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/switching-your-energy-supplier/
https://www.t3.com/features/best-green-energy-supplier
Switching to a green supplier is a great way people can lower their carbon footprint but even a green energy supply should only be used when necessary. As a society, we need to cut down on the amount of energy we use, and very often waste. Small steps can make a big difference for example, only boiling the water you need in the kettle, cutting back on using the washing machine, switching to LED lighting. More info on how to save energy can be found at https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/
To get to this point, a big part of what needs to happen is speeding up the take up of smart meters, smart appliances, time of use electricity tariffs, and then we can start integrating electric vehicles, batteries, solar PV and heat pumps with electricity demands in a building, so that you can start to have things charging or releasing electricity at the best times.
Benefits of choosing green energy reducing our consumption.
One return flight from London to the Middle East uses 3 tonnes of CO2. This is well above the sustainable average of 2.3 tonnes of CO2 a year which we should all be aiming for. By reducing the number of flights we take now, maybe our children and grand-children will still be able to fly to enjoy the world like we have done
As we begin to make plans for when lockdown is lifted, travel is at the top of many peoples list.
This year has taught us the importance of local. Whether that is connecting more with your neighbours, shopping locally or exploring the parks, woodlands and other open spaces within a walking distance from your house.
Can we incorporate this while still having the excitement of a holiday abroad? The answer is yes!
“Building back better” – Think about holidaying in the UK:
I have spoken with the Planning Officer - Alison Tichford this afternoon - Thursday 26th August 2021.
With respect to a set of amended drawings - published 7th July 2021, Alison has agreed to issue an invitation for the Parish Council to review and comment. Follow:- https://pa.shropshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=QRZ8UKTDMJG00 to view the drawings.
I explained to Alison that we can arrange a meeting, with planning matters for consideration on the agenda, on Monday 6th September 2021 and would it be in order for us to potentially submit an additional response relating to the above application should Council decide. She is happy to hear from us within 14 days of the consultation notice - see file section below.
Shaun Jones, Locum Clerk to Bayston Hill Parish Council.