In recent months, there have been a number of local green projects, with a new electric vehicle charging point installed at the top of Croft Way car park and lots of tree planting.
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- Wiveliscombe on map for electric vehicle charging
- Wildlife-friendly planting provides welcome to Wivey
- Lots of Wivey tree planting
I led and worked on the new charging point throughout, which started as a Wivey Action on Climate project a few years ago. We had a number of obstacles to overcome and had to adjust our plans several times, so it is very pleasing that we eventually got it installed. The point has been well used from the start and use continues to grow. By the end of 2021, it was used most days and often several times a day.
I provided support for the wildlife-friendly planting in Croft Way car park, with backing gained from the Council’s open spaces section.
In the past I have been involved in organising local tree planting.
More green projects will follow, as £18,000 has been awarded from the County Council’s Climate Emergency Community Fund to install solar panels at Wivey Pool and on our public toilets and to provide loft insulation at the Town Hall.
UPDATE (14 Sept 2021): Wivey Pool now has a set of photovoltaic solar panels at the back. This is a particularly good installation as the pool uses high power pumps, which can now be solar powered when needed most during the summer. I advised on installers for this project and am pleased it has come together so well.
A GREEN VIEW for Wiveliscombe and Upper Tone 