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The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) was named Research Centre of the Year at the edie Net Zero awards in London on Friday, October 17. This initiative, led by the University of Sussex Business School, focuses on reducing emissions from the country’s industrial clusters and heartlands. The award recognises IDRIC’s pioneering work as the UK’s first major research centre dedicated to tackling the problem of decarbonising heavy industry. The centre is co-directed by Professor Benjamin Sovacool, an energy policy specialist at the University of Sussex. Several of the university’s sustainability experts have managed IDRIC’s projects. The scheme blends…

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Release dated: 25 August 2022 Proposed locations in phase one of the on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint rollout in West Sussex have been revealed. A leaflet has been distributed to residents and businesses near the sites in 78 locations across the county, inviting feedback on the proposed locations and giving the opportunity to ask questions or share comments. To view the proposed locations, please go to Connected Kerb’s website.  This is the first phase in the largest-roll out of electric vehicle chargepoints by a UK council, with subsequent phases taking place over the next decade, making it easier…

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21,000 new homes in the region can finally go ahead after four years of debate 4,000 North Sussex new homes are now able to proceed, while another 17,000 can go ahead in the planning stage. The debate holding these homes back has finally led to an agreement between the government, regulators, and industry, that will also benefit and safeguard local wetlands and wildlife. More homes for families in the Arun Valley The debate allowing these North Sussex new homes through was led through the Defra Water Delivery Taskforce. It centred around concerns regarding the amount of water being taken from…

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In November 2023, Jessie Hearne, of Brighton and Sussex Roofing at Market Gardens, Henfield, contacted a homeowner who had asked for recommendations on a Facebook group for a roofer to undertake emergency repairs. Hearne had offered to come out the same morning to review and repair the roof, which the homeowner agreed to. The initial cost of the work quoted by Hearne was £3,800, but the following day, he claimed it had increased to £8,800. After the repairs had been completed, the homeowner complained to Hearne about the poor quality of work and reported this to West Sussex Trading Standards.…

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