Reassess quality/speeds after the planned introduction of “superfast” broadband. None for Establish which telephone exchanges are reassessment, Improve used by residents and effectiveness of potentially very high internet 1-3 Years BT fibre to the cabinet. (FTTC). costs involved in connection Investigate the feasibility of installing fibre laying FTTH / to the home (FTTH/FTTP) or replacing replacing copper. damaged copper wire throughout the village. Communications Team With Calor LPG: bulk buying scheme for as few as 4 people is possible. [Calor 08082523031 (Area representative - Chris Teesdale)] Bulk buying Recruit village coordinators for LPG and schemes for oil to ascertain interested parties and Within 3m No Costs With Slogas LPG: group discount would be available. fuel negotiate with suppliers [0800574574] Group would all have to be out of contract and the discount would be discussed at the time based on market conditions Further research Rural Community Energy Fund [RCEF] which is managed Unknown and Renewable by WRAP (waste and resource action 1-3 Years potential RCEF fund Energy plan). grants/funds for use Investigate possible un-intrusive locations for renewable energy. 1. Recruit a village coordinator. 2. Compile a guide to saving energy 6-12 Saving Energy Printing costs £50 including energy saving tips and circulate Months to all interested parties.
Improve internet connection Reassess quality/speeds after the planned introduction of “superfast” broadband. Establish which telephone exchanges are used by residents and effectiveness of fibre to the cabinet. (FTTC). Investigate the feasibility of installing fibre to the home (FTTH/FTTP) or replacing damaged copper wire throughout the village. 1-3 Years None for reassessment, potentially very high costs involved in laying FTTH / replacing copper. BT Bulk buying schemes for fuel Recruit village coordinators for LPG and oil to ascertain interested parties and negotiate with suppliers Within 3m No Costs Communications Team With Calor LPG: bulk buying scheme for as few as 4 people is possible. [Calor 08082523031 (Area representative - Chris Teesdale)] With Slogas LPG: group discount would be available. [0800574574] Group would all have to be out of contract and the discount would be discussed at the time based on market conditions Renewable Energy Further research Rural Community Energy Fund [RCEF] which is managed by WRAP (waste and resource action plan). Investigate possible un-intrusive locations for renewable energy. 1-3 Years Unknown and potential grants/funds for use RCEF fund Saving Energy 1. Recruit a village coordinator. 2. Compile a guide to saving energy including energy saving tips and circulate to all interested parties. 6-12 Months Printing costs £50
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