CCB has recently published our 2015-2016 Annual Review
Highlights include. . . .
• Our fantastic Home Energy Advice outreach work that has been delivered throughout Berkshire – helping hundreds of individuals save money on their energy bills
• Delivering a variety of community learning training topics to adults
• Providing invaluable and expert advice to Berkshire’s Community Buildings volunteers
• Overcoming challenges in Rural Housing and providing advice and training on Neighbourhood Planning. . .and much more so please spare a couple of minutes to have a read. To read a copy please click here.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in contact with one of the team. You can find contact details within the document.
The CCB Rural Housing Enabler is currently conducting a survey for all residents of Compton to identify local housing need. The survey is open to all residents and those people who have had to move away from Compton but would like to return.
All residents should have received a copy of the survey form in the latest edition of the Compton News along with a Freepost envelope to return the completed survey to CCB. If you did not receive the survey or live outside of Compton but have a connection to Compton and would like to respond to the survey contact Arlene Kersley at CCB on 0118 961 2000 or by email: arlene.kersley@ccberks.org.uk
The survey is open until the 24th October 2016. Your response is important to us!
The results of the survey will be reported to Compton Parish Council December.
The way we generate, use, and supply power is changing.
Engaging Communities in Network Innovation Oxford, 26 October, 2016 at 10:00am - 3.30pm. Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1BX
To enable the electricity network to adapt to more distributed generation connecting to the grid and to constraints on the network, network operators are trialling new approaches.
Regen SW, in partnership with Energy Networks Association, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, UK Power Networks, Western Power Distribution and Community Energy England, are running an engaging event for communities who are interested in this area.
This event will look at how to positively engage local communities in this innovation. It will hear about the exciting network innovation projects already taking place with communities, look at lessons learnt and discuss opportunities for further collaboration.
To book please click here.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about Regen SW’s work in this area, please contact Rachel rhayes@regensw.co.uk or call 01392 494 399.
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Smart Energy GB, the voice of Britain’s smart meter rollout, has announced a partnership with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). The partnership will allow people living in rural communities across England to learn more about the benefits of smart meters.
Every home in Great Britain will be offered a smart meter, at no additional cost, by 2020. Smart meters bring an end to estimated bills and show people how much energy they are using in pounds and pence, in near real time.
ACRE is the national body for the 38 Rural Community Councils (RCC's) who make up the ACRE Network, of which the Community Council for Berkshire (CCB) is one. Together we reach 11,000 rural communities and support 80,000 community volunteers across rural England.
Smart Energy GB will work with ACRE to provide information on smart meters through:
• promotional events to enable rural communities to learn more about the rollout of smart meters
• creating materials to provide information about the rollout of smart meters to off gas grid residents
• providing training for community volunteers about how they can inform their communities, particularly those who are not on the gas mains supply, about the benefits of smart meters
Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Executive of Smart Energy GB, said:
“This partnership with ACRE and the RCC's will help get the smart meter message out to rural communities across England. We particularly want to reach those who aren’t connected to the gas mains and may not be aware of how they can benefit from smart meters to get their electricity use under control.”
Tim Parry, Chief Operating Officer or CCB said:
“CCB welcomes this partnership with Smart Energy GB, through ACRE, which will enable us to promote smart meters and inform residents in rural areas about the benefits of installing a smart meter to manage their energy consumption. We are the trusted local voice to deliver information and guidance to help people to manage and reduce their energy consumption.”
Do you want to save money on your food bills? Do you want to help others save money by preventing unnecessary food waste? Do you want to spread the message to your family, community, school, staff, volunteers, workplace, customers or clients?
Love Food Hate Waste is a national initiative to try and address the issue of food waste. Not only is it a waste of money, it is also an unnecessary waste of energy and natural resources.
This training is for everyone and anyone, who wishes to take an active role in reducing food waste in their families, homes, organizations and communities. Suitable for individuals, local authorities, businesses, schools and community groups.
Come and join Emma Barnett from WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) for a very informative evening on Thursday 20th October from 17:00 - 20:00 at Beansheaf Community Centre. Sandwiches and refreshments will be provided (but we don't want any waste so please ensure they've all gone by the end of the evening! ;-)
If you would like to book a place on this FREE workshop, please click on the link below.
https://ccberks.wufoo.com/forms/k1kjfot708ar2sg/
The training covers the background and issues around food waste; the key behaviours to help reduce food waste; and support on engaging with others/passing the messages on. There will also be plenty of practical tips on a range of food-saving measures, from planning to food portioning, and from better food storage to using up leftovers.
Previous attendees of one of our workshops had this to say about them:
‘The information provided to us on how we can reduce food waste at home was very useful indeed’.
‘I enjoyed the Interaction with like-minded people and the practical exercises.’
This training is supported by West Berkshire Council Adult Community Learning.
