2008
FEBRUARY
RPTI AWARDS - 7th February 2008
Sherwood Energy Village has won the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Silver Jubilee Cup, the top prize in planning. The award was presented by Baroness Andrews, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, at a ceremony in London’s Hilton Hotel earlier today. Sherwood Energy Village won from amongst a broad range of projects helping to tackle climate change. The award shows how serious planners are about putting the environment first.
Baroness Andrews said: “Sherwood Energy Village is a deserving winner and outstanding example of citizens taking their community and the environment seriously. Housing and planning has a major role to play in tackling climate change – from 2016 all new homes will be zero carbon - and by giving this award the Royal Town Planning Institute is recognising the role strong communities play in tackling climate change and urban renewal.”
Mike Ash, chief awards judge said: “The Royal Town Planning Institute’s Silver Jubilee Cup recognises the very best in planning. Sherwood Energy Village is remarkable in that it shows how a strongly motivated community can take the lead in transforming not just the physical, but the economic and social fortunes of their town.”
East Midlands regional minister Phil Hope said: "This fantastic achievement by Sherwood Energy Village highlights the talent, ambition and excellence which have been harnessed within the East Midlands region.
"The RTPI has awarded its highest national honour to the former coal mining town community of Ollerton which just 14 years ago, appeared to be facing a bleak future. The spirit with which they faced up to the impact of job losses, while at the same time wanting to produce a truly green environment to repair the damage of the coal mining, is inspirational.
"I commend all those partners who have worked so hard and successfully to regenerate the area through skills improvement, sustainable housing and business growth."
"The RTPI has awarded its highest national honour to the former coal mining town community of Ollerton which just 14 years ago, appeared to be facing a bleak future. The spirit with which they faced up to the impact of job losses, while at the same time wanting to produce a truly green environment to repair the damage of the coal mining, is inspirational.
"I commend all those partners who have worked so hard and successfully to regenerate the area through skills improvement, sustainable housing and business growth."
The Energy Village has proved to be a pioneering force, a catalyst for change, in terms of regeneration - not least that it has been driven by community aspirations. SEV has hosted many visits from national and international delegations and it is hoped that the ideas, inspiration and determination is translated to other communities across the world for a more sustainable future.
We don't have the blueprint - who has? But if the people of this world don't start somewhere then how can issues of global warming, waste and exploitation of resources be addressed? Someone once said that a journey starts with a single step. Let's take the step.
PLASTIC SOUP ...
The Independent newspaper reported on 5th February that a plastic soup of rubbish, the size of the United States, has engulfed in the Pacific Ocean and is set to double in the next ten years.
Stretching from Hawaii to Japan this ocean of plastic debris causes untold damage for marine life and eco-systems. Albatross chicks have been found dead having ingested such everyday items such as plastic bags, up to 1,603 everyday human waste items made of plastic. We won't go into details here - it's too unpleasant. So it is up to all of us to think and act on these issues - before it's too late.
2007
DECEMBER
Make It Right Brad Pitt ...
Well, those of the female persuasion in the SEV offices might not doubt he could do otherwise of course. Recent news articles have covered the fact that Brad Pitt is personally steering through the development of 150 low cost, energy efficient houses in New Orleans to replace some of those lost to Hurricane Katrina. He was fed up that after two years, there seemed to be a lack of action and has taken matters into his own hands; working with architects and others to design storm/flood resistant affordable housing and ensuring that consultation has taken place.
His vision is that new home dwellers will not get “crap materials that give your kids asthma and increase health bills. They are not getting the cheap appliances that run up your bills and keep the burden on you...”
Brad Pitt has established a foundation called Make It Right and is actively campaigning for sponsorship of the development in the area of New Orleans hardest hit by Katrina. Good luck to him. Information from The Independent 4.12.07.
Buildings Nearly Complete On the Energy Village…
Work is now nearing completion on Adrian Shaw and Partners accountancy firm on the Energy Village.
Also nearing completion is Network Spaces development at the south end of the site. The Sherwood Network Centre is to be a mix of industrial units and office space for hire
The 48 bed Acquired Brain Injury Unit (A.B.I) on which work began in March is almost complete. The unit will give specialist 24 hour care to people from all over the country with serious head and brain injuries.
Seville…
Development of Sherwood Energy Village’s housing project Seville, Is now moving at a rapid pace with many houses nearly complete. Check back soon for a link to the Seville website.
Work Underway...
Birch Building Construction (B.B.C) has started work on a new building in the middle of the site (next to Central park).
The E-Centre Bistro…
The Bistro which is open from 9am- 3pm Monday- Friday now serves a daily special and with an extensive menu at a good price, it makes it a great place to have lunch or just sit and relax with a cup of coffee. The Bistro also leads out onto a decking for people who may be walking their dogs or just prefer to sit and relax outside by the ornamental pond.
MARCH
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AT THE ENERGY VILLAGE...
Accountancy Practice: Construction work for this local account's company on site is well underway.
Meanwhile: Construction has also started for a 48 bed unit for an Acquired Brain Injury unit, being developed by Bikow Developments ltd
Also underway-at long last!
The first phase of SEVille-Sherwood Energy Village's own housing development. Details will soon be available about the technical details and prices of these energy-efficient houses on a bespoke website linked to this one- watch this space!
Speaking of watch this space...
Network Space, a national regeneration company is about to start work on its mixed office and industrial development at the south end of the 91 acre Sherwood Energy Village site.
Green Sources-SEV's grounds and maintenance service secures new contracts...
Green Sources, a recent new division of Sherwood Energy Village has secured a number of new contracts for landscaping and general maintenance for companies who have located to the Energy Village. For further details of their services contact the SEV office on 01623 860222, or contact through the website link.
This project has been made possible thanks to the funding from Social Enterprise East Midlands and The Coalfields Regeneration Trust.
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Sherwood Energy Village's founder recieves honour:
Stan Crawford, one of the founders of Sherwood Energy Village, and now Managing Director, was awarded in the Queen's New Year's Honours list with an O.B.E (Order of the British Empire) for services to Business. This is a reflection of the endeavours of the SEV organisation as a whole in terms of regeneration and enterprise.
2006
OCTOBER
Wednesday 25th October 06
E-Centre official opening at Sherwood Energy Village …
Sir Andrew Buchanan, the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire presided over the official opening of the E-Centre, the new headquarters of Sherwood Energy Village recently. The business centre boasts green roofs, solar panels and wind turbine powered lampposts as well as rainwater harvesting systems.
SEPTEMBER
Friday 29th September 06
"Community Renewable Energy:From Brown Rice To Bluetooth":
Renewable energy and micro-generation offers new opportunities for local communities to be involved in developing solutions to local energy issues, as well as highlighting what local people can do to tackle climate change in terms of energy usage and microgeneration.
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Over 55 people from across the East Midlands, and from voluntary/community organisations, public sector bodies, as well as private sector businesses participated in this East Midlands Regional Assembly and Forestry Commission funded event. Delegates were able to gain information about current activities and available support for the development of community based renewable energy schemes, as well as networking, and discussing concerns, solutions, ideas and their collective experiences of being involved in community based renewable energy projects.
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Speakers included major East Midlands funders such as The Big Lottery, and Coalfields’ Regeneration Trust explained how their funding programmes could be used to support projects involving renewable energy and sustainable buildings. The event also heard about the recently launched Low Carbon Buildings Programme from the specialist energy project support agency, Community Action For Energy. The Social Enterprise East Midlands speaker explored the non-grant project finance options available, whilst Tony Jackson from Jackson Design Associates spoke about the methodology and value of integrating sustainable design principles within community building development.
As well as the formal structure to the day, event delegates were able to browse the visual displays that many of the event participants had brought along to the event. This East Midlands event is the latest example of SEV organising a relevant and accessible information and networking event which gets to the heart of a subject, which in this case was community based renewable energy.
JANUARY
January Construction of more offices, crèche and fitness suite commences on the Energy Village by local company, Forge Investments.
23rd January 06
Visit by representatives of The British Council
January Construction of more offices, crèche and fitness suite commences on the Energy Village by local company, Forge Investments.
23rd January 06
Visit by representatives of The British Council
16th January 06
Presentation to English Partnerships’ Millennium Communities Conference and site visit.
Presentation to English Partnerships’ Millennium Communities Conference and site visit.
13th January 06
Visit by Dan Rosenfield, Head of Devolved Countries and Regions, H.M. Treasury.
Visit by Dan Rosenfield, Head of Devolved Countries and Regions, H.M. Treasury.
2005
DECEMBER
December
Stan Crawford, Managing Director, Sherwood Energy Village appointed to the Board of East Midlands Development Agency as a non-executive director for the private sector.
December
Winners of architectural design competition for the Centre for Sustainable Construction announced. The competition was organised through the East Midlands Regional Assembly. The actual centre is to be built on the Energy Village site.
December
Stan Crawford, Managing Director, Sherwood Energy Village appointed to the Board of East Midlands Development Agency as a non-executive director for the private sector.
December
Winners of architectural design competition for the Centre for Sustainable Construction announced. The competition was organised through the East Midlands Regional Assembly. The actual centre is to be built on the Energy Village site.
NOVEMBER
November 05
After winning “Enterprising Britain 2005”, Sherwood Energy Village will join judging panel for Enterprising Europe.
12th November 05
SEV addresses Coalfields Community in Forest of Dean
November 05
After winning “Enterprising Britain 2005”, Sherwood Energy Village will join judging panel for Enterprising Europe.
12th November 05
SEV addresses Coalfields Community in Forest of Dean
11th November 05
HSH Prince Radu of Romania on a return visit to Sherwwod Energy Village with a delegation from Romanian municipalities. Further details to follow
HSH Prince Radu of Romania on a return visit to Sherwwod Energy Village with a delegation from Romanian municipalities. Further details to follow
OCTOBER
7th October 05
SEV shortlisted at RICS national award dinner in London
7th October 05
SEV shortlisted at RICS national award dinner in London
SEPTEMBER
27th September 05
SEV addresses BRE conference in Exeter
22nd September 05
UKTI visit to Energy Village with consulate delegates from: Kyoto; Taiwan; Equador; Instanbul; Guanggzhou; Warsaw; Bogota, Lima and Mexico.
20th September 05
SEV address BRE conference in Manchester
13th September 05
Visit to the Energy Village by delegates from Latvia
7th September 05
SEV addresses BRE conference in London
Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – Regional Award
In May 2005, Sherwood Energy Village won the RICS East Midlands regional award for Regeneration and another for Best Project and went on to the national round. (use photo of RICS AWARD)
Enterprising Britain 2005
In February 2005, the Chancellor, the Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, announced that Sherwood Energy Village were winners of the first ever Award for Enterprising Britain. The Energy Village won over entrants from major UK cities, and will now form part of the judging panel for Enterprising Britain 2006.
27th September 05
SEV addresses BRE conference in Exeter
22nd September 05
UKTI visit to Energy Village with consulate delegates from: Kyoto; Taiwan; Equador; Instanbul; Guanggzhou; Warsaw; Bogota, Lima and Mexico.
20th September 05
SEV address BRE conference in Manchester
13th September 05
Visit to the Energy Village by delegates from Latvia
7th September 05
SEV addresses BRE conference in London
Royal Society of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) – Regional Award
In May 2005, Sherwood Energy Village won the RICS East Midlands regional award for Regeneration and another for Best Project and went on to the national round. (use photo of RICS AWARD)
Enterprising Britain 2005
In February 2005, the Chancellor, the Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP, announced that Sherwood Energy Village were winners of the first ever Award for Enterprising Britain. The Energy Village won over entrants from major UK cities, and will now form part of the judging panel for Enterprising Britain 2006.
