New Date: Empowering Our Councils Event

This event has has been re-scheduled from 24th June 2026 because of extreme heat warnings. New date: Wednesday 15th July 7.00-8.30 at the Main Place, Coleford.

 We are delighted to be running a special FREE evening event for our Town and Parish Councillors and Clerks in the Forest of Dean District to discover the benefits of  community-owned energy, how to identify potential projects, and what the first steps are to start things moving.

As local government reorganisation re-shapes the role of town and parish councils, how can councils respond to the energy crisis and increasing costs, whilst supporting their communities into the future?   With opportunities around community asset transfer and increasing local responsibility, this is a key moment to explore what’s possible.

Join us for Empowering our Councils, a free, in-person event focused on sharing practical ideas for managing community assets cleanly and affordably in a time of change.

Book your place here: https://dandelion.events/e/eoc-event

We'll also give an overview of funding options, including the community-energy model, and new opportunities being made available through GB Energy and the Local Power Plan.

Refreshments provided.

Empowering our Councils is funded by South West Net Zero Hub

A partner-event is being held on 8th July in Stroud District by Stroud Area Community Energy Network, supported by Transition Stroud