… scale renewable energy generation, and not in the Redditch area: District Potential number of large-scale renewable energy installations* wind turbines† biomass plants hydropower plants Bromsgrove 19 1 0 Malvern Hills 20 1 3 Redditch 0 0 0 Worcester 0 1 1 Wychavon 83 5 3 Wyre Forest 21 2 0 Totals 143 10 7 Bromsgrove’s contribution could range between 1-73 MWh capacity, depending on how much…
… variance of available water is variable, there is relatively little water available per person. This situation is likely to worsen as the climate changes, especially during summer months – our plan for adaptation will consider these issues – for example how to ensure service delivery (e.g. maintaining open spaces) and how we can reduce this (e.g. using drought resistant plants). Using water efficiently…
… waste) – 42.7% total Redditch – 28.3% (dry) – a garden waste trial begun in early 2010, but ended in Spring 2011 due to lack of demand for the service. The majority of residual (grey bin) waste is sent to Energy from Waste plants. We need to encourage residents to minimise more of the waste they generate, and also reuse and recycle more. A waste analysis study (2008) conducted indicates…
… products which are then wasted. ‰ Work with Worcestershire County Council to increase recycling rate. ‰ Ensure non-recycled waste is used as a resource e.g. as feedstock for EfW plants. ‰ During periods of very hot weather, the Councils should consider the need to move collection times to cooler times of day to ensure staff safety. ‰ The Councils need to risk assess for prolonged periods of cold…