Following on from the launch event of the consultation process for a proposed community-owned renewable energy project in Wellow and Peasedown, there will be a forum on Wednesday 25th February at 6pm at The Hive in Peasedown.
The aim of this is to give information about what possibilities there are for this project, to think about potential sites for a possible solar farm or wind turbine (for eg), and to hear from the local community whether we would want such a project to go ahead.
Funding has been made available to help our parishes explore and develop a community-owned renewable energy project that will eventually bring our local areas direct benefit – both in sustainable energy, and in the form of community income. There may even potentially be lower energy costs, as well as the ongoing security of community owned energy production.
However, in order for this project to get off the ground, there needs to be community interest and engagement. The aim of this forum is to determine whether a local renewable energy project gets developed, and to select a few sites for feasibility studies. But that won’t happen without our input! So please come along to the event and make sure that Wellow’s views are heard, whatever they may be.
There will also be a free buffet supper. Register for the free event here. Hope to see lots of you there!
Event details
Community Energy Forum – Peasedown, Wellow & Shoscombe
📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026
🕕 6pm to 8.30pm
📍 The Hive Community Centre, Bath Road, Peasedown St John, BA2 8DH
🎟️ Free tickets: https://bit.ly/47G5bwN
At the Forum, residents will:
- Review outcomes from earlier workshops and events
- Discuss potential site areas with technical input
- Agree a shortlist of sites for detailed review
This event is part of the “Energy in Your Community” programme, run by the Community Energy Network – a partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bath & West Community Energy, the Centre for Sustainable Energy, and the University of Bath.
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