Treasurer / Finance lead on the board Background Somerset Climate Action Network’s vision is for Somerset to be net carbon neutral by 2030 and is dedicated to enabling the changes needed to drive down emissions whilst adapting to existing climate change. We want Somerset CAN to be a resource for all aspects of local climate […]
Joint Chair’s AGM Statement August 2024
2024 was a story of two chairs with Hayley leading the year until other commitments saw Steve taking back the reigns. So this report is a joint effort. First the positives. Somerset CAN working in collaboration with Somerset Council and some key towns and parishes, took the Somerset Retrofit Project to the next level, we […]
A New Chair!
Some exciting news for everyone that we have a new chair of Somerset CAN! Hayley Warrens. Some brief info on her incredible climate background; Hayley is the Climate Change & Energy Manager at Transport for Wales where she is responsible for the development and implementation of TfW’s strategies relating to climate change. Hayley is a […]
Chair’s AGM statement 17th July 2023
As I write this in July 2023 the climate and nature emergency is really kicking in with multiple tipping points being breached around the world, wildfires and accelerating temperatures. We have to be honest and accept that 1.5 is not alive, this barrier will soon be breached and we must do all we can to […]
We’re Hiring | Project Manager | Somerset Retrofit project
Somerset Climate Action Network is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver our Somerset Retrofit project which is a 12 month self-employed position funded by MCS Charitable Foundation with support from the Somerset Councils to coordinate the development and delivery of the Project in support of Somerset CAN’s mission. The objectives of the […]
Somerset CAN in October
We hope you all enjoyed Great Big Green Week and celebrated Somerset’s community action to combat the climate and ecological emergency. We trust that you have seen and like our NEW MAP that we launched to go with Great Big Green Week’s nationwide action. If your community group or organisation is not showing up on there, please […]
Parish Support
Thank you to everyone who attended our parish and town council webinar. Our apologies again that we didn’t have a written agenda. The aim was to answer such questions as ‘How does recognising the climate emergency at the parish level make a difference?’ and ‘What are the steps that a parish council should take to […]
Insulating historic homes
Webinar link and associated notes
Somerset CAN in June
Our June 2022 newsletter including link to the Youth Climate Conference recording
Somerset CAN in May
See our latest updated here: Somerset CAN in May
How to save £££ on your heating bills AND get warm and cosy
Whilst helping Somerset to achieve net zero! Here in Somerset we have lots of old and draughty homes which look really beautiful but are really hard to heat. Luckily there are lots of fairly simple solutions available and many which you could do yourself without having to employ someone else. Insulating your roof, wall, floor […]