Author: Sheila Peacock

Fossil-fuel gas, that is.  Do we want it?  What happened to Paris 2015?  What would we rather was built to supply our energy needs in the future? Let us know! Link to Basingstoke Gazette article on proposed power plant

Basingstoke Transition Network is not taking sides in the European Union in/out question, but we do feel strongly that our local MPs should be encouraging voters to think about the environment when they make up their minds in time for 23rd June.  However modestly they present themselves in this matter, their arguments will be influential… Continue reading BTN writes to local MPs about EU referendum

Happy 2016 from Basingstoke Transition Network. Consultation on the proposed modifications to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Local Plan following its inspection by the Planning Inspector closes on 8th February.  The consultation can be read on http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/localplanmods  We have prepared an open letter to Councillors opposing the proposed change (mentioned in our October 2015 post… Continue reading BTN response to proposed revised Local Plan

We are holding our first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 13th January 2016 at 7.30 pm at Brookvale Village Hall (near Basingstoke town centre, postcode RG21 7SD).  Refreshments will be served from 7.15 pm and we shall finish by 9 pm. The agenda is: BTN Annual(ish) report and financial report; Change to constitution; Elections… Continue reading Come to BTN’s first AGM, 13th January

We were GOBSMACKED to find out that Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has, by a subtle mix of revision and omission, banned wind turbines over 20 m high in the Borough. They have done this without consultant and without debate.  The ban affects the entire Borough area (public and private land). They have done this… Continue reading ACT NOW or wind turbines banned for 20 years!

Thank you to everyone who made Basingstoke Green Week 2015 a success! BTN Business Meeting 7.00 pm Tuesday 6th October, Innovation Centre, Norden House, Basing View RG21 4HG – we will be discussing what we’ve learnt and planning next year’s; also planning our very first AGM!  Please send us feedback on info@basingstoketransition.org  

15489GreenWeekProgrammeProof9 Here it is!  The programme for the 2015 Basingstoke Green Week – click, plan and enjoy! See you all there!  And remember we need volunteers on Saturday 19th September in Festival Place to set up and mind stalls – just come along, the earlier the better (8 am would be great!).  And if you… Continue reading Green Week programme (final)!

The following came from WinACC: Please reply to Hampshire County Council consultation about priorities for cuts. See http://www3.hants.gov.uk/spendingreviewsurvey before 6 July 2015 The ‘Shaping Hampshire – Spending Review Consultation’ asks how the County Council could find £98m from April 2016 onwards. I suggest that all HCAN members should reply, and encourage their groups to reply, telling the Council that… Continue reading Hampshire County Council priorities for cuts

3rd June 2015, Carnival Hall, Council Road RG21 3DH 3-7 pm – Drop-in Consultation on future of cycling in Basingstoke and Deane Borough – in conjunction with SusTrans.  

BTN welcomes the formation of “Cycle Basingstoke”, a new voluntary group promoting cycling in Basingstoke and surrounding areas.  It is already making input into plans for access to the new Critical Care Unit, and the redevelopment of the Brighton Hill roundabout.  Website at www.cyclebasingstoke.org.uk