 Planning permission has been granted by Coventry City Council for a new solar farm in the North of the city. The proposal put forward by the Strategic Energy Partnership between E.ON and the Council will generate sustainable and affordable energy to power over 7000 homes.
The plans include commitments to support biodiversity in the area and establish a community fund for the neighbouring area which will provide subsidised energy solutions and lower energy tariffs.
 The 800m twin track will run between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University Technology Park on Mile Lane.
CVLR's unique tram system enables routes to be built quickly and cheaply and the shallow tracks allow the majority of existing infrastructure such as pipes and cables to remain undisturbed underground. The first full commercial route in the city could be between the railway station and the West Midlands Investment zone centred on GreenPower Park.
 The new nature reserve site will cover an area of 64 hectares and link with surrounding land to create over 350 hectares of land dedicated to the preservation of flora and wildlife.
Plans for the former Brandon Wood Golf Course include the creation and maintenance of wetland, grassland, ponds, hedgerows and shrubs by experts in the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, creating habitats for a range of wildlife.
 The top rating was announced by the Department for Transport for Coventry's performance in maintaining roads to the highest standards and pioneering sustainable solutions to tackling potholes.
In recent years, the Council has used innovative materials to resurface roads in the city such as recycled rubber pellets in Cheylesmore. Coventry is one of only 16 councils across the country to receive a green ranking.
Climate Action Fund - Food Systems
This new round of the Climate Action Fund is focussed on food systems, with the aim to support long term change that helps communities access healthy, affordable food while protecting nature and reducing impacts on the climate.
The Stobart Sustainability Fund
Community groups, educational facilities and small businesses which are looking to deliver a project or initiative which would benefit the environment and are green or ecological in nature are eligible to apply.
The npower Business Solutions Foundation
The npower Business Solutions Foundation is a new fund which aims to help create more sustainable local communities. Not-for-profit organisations within a designated catchment area can apply.
National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment
This fund targets community-led projects which help people connect with and care for nature in their area or make a positive difference to the environment.
 Coventry City Council is asking the community about active travel journeys, the barriers people face, and preferences for different types of cycle route. This work will shape the council’s emerging infrastructure plan, and help prioritise future projects. The survey is open until 8 March.
Adult beginner learn to ride sessions will take place midday to 1pm at Moat House Leisure centre, Winston Avenue, CV2 1EA, every Friday.
All equipment is provided, including bikes and helmets and no booking is required, just drop in!
The course is delivered as a two day self-directed study online and will provide learners with the knowledge of what retrofit is including the principles, standards, regulations, roles and materials and why retrofit is so important to environmental sustainability.
Applicants must be 19+ and live in the West Midlands Combined Authority area.
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