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Local campaigners congratulate minister
Don Foster has promised to give town and parish councils the power to use the Sustainable Communities Act

Smart meters delayed by a year for millions of homes
Plans to roll-out smart meters for gas and electricity to millions of homes and businesses across the country have been pushed back by a year, ministers have confirmed

National Trust to adopt renewable energy
Charity will spend around £35m to enable properties to be powered by alternative energy sources – but not wind turbines

Fracking effect is like jumping off a ladder
Hydraulic fracturing is not really in the premier league for causing felt seismicity, says professor

EDF might not find funds for Hinkley Point
The French energy company could withdraw from the £14bn Hinkley Point nuclear power plant

Spend wisely and society benefits, says Holbrook

It will take time and effort to embed social value in commissioning, but throughout the journey we must not lose sight of what is at the core of the Social Value Act – spending money from the public purse more wisely so that society profits while business is being done

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