Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis

15/10/2026

Heat pumps work by moving heat from the air or ground into your home, rather than burning fuel to generate it. That means they can keep your home warm while using energy more efficiently.

Curious about making your home more energy efficient? Have a look at our advice for homes and buildings: https://www.winacc.org.uk/take-action/sustainable-lifestyles/greener-more-sustainable-homes/

*Source: Energy Saving Trust, Heat pumps: how they work, costs and savings. https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/in-depth-guide-to-heat-pumps/

14/10/2026

This summer was uncomfortably hot. This winter, we want to stay warm. And bills are still high.

Here’s the good news: as we move away from using polluting oil and gas and towards clean, renewable electricity, we can use less energy to live comfortably. Better-insulated homes. Heat pumps. Buses that turn up and go where we need them.

💡Find out how we can make energy go further on our website: https://www.winacc.org.uk/make-energy-go-further/

13/10/2026

☀️Tickets still available☀️
☀️www.winacc.org.uk/solar26☀️
☀️Tuesday 20 October☀️

Whatever comes out of our conference 'Accelearting Solar Developments' in Wi******er on 20 October, our aim is straightforward. More good solar projects built across Hampshire, with local communities genuinely involved from the start, along with quicker grid connection dates.

We will be sharing the key takeaways after the event.

---
Accelerating Solar Developments in Hampshire
Conference • 20 Oct 2026 • winacc.org.uk/solar26

12/10/2026

☀️ One week to go ☀️
☀️Tickets still available ☀️
☀️https://lnkd.in/efaFkkum

Next weeks conference is set to bring together professionals from a wide range of disciplines all working together on our energy security.

Solar farms are a vital part of our future across the UK, and with a high solar index and lower grade agricultural land, Hampshire is well placed to host them.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to help shape the conversation and drive forward delivery of solar farms.

You don't need to work in Hampshire to attend, many conversations will be relevant across the country.

Speakers from a wide range of industries including: National Energy System Operator, South West Net Zero Hub, Regen, Elgin Xela Energy, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Wi******er City Council, University of Southampton

Please share in your networks.

09/10/2026

The planning application for more housing at Kings Barton rejects the latest Wi******er City Council Local Plan! Show your support for the high standards set by the Local Plan. Go to https://planningapps.winchester.gov.uk/online-applications/ and enter reference 26/01699/FUL, and say you object. Or object by email to [email protected]. The Council – with WinACC’s support – fought hard to make high standards a requirement for new housing - see https://www.winacc.org.uk/25792-2/

WinACC’s Transport & Planning Action Group has spotted that the latest planning application for more new housing at Kings Barton (aka Barton Farm) rejects the requirements of the latest Wi******er City Council Local Plan!

08/10/2026

National planning reform is moving fast.

The government's Solar Roadmap sets ambitious targets, permitted development rights for solar are expanding, and the planning system is under pressure to process applications more consistently and efficiently.

But national policy only goes so far.

What actually determines whether a solar project succeeds or fails is how that policy is interpreted and applied locally, by planning officers, local authorities and communities on the ground.

At our Accelerating Solar Developments conference on 20 October, we are bringing together the people doing exactly that work across Hampshire.

Tickets still available at WinACC.org.uk/solar26

---
Accelerating Solar Developments in Hampshire
CPD certified

07/10/2026

Trailblazing - is that something you would like to be part of?

As a local charity with over 20 years experience in breaking new ground, we’re at it again.

There is currently no district level forum in the UK that brings solar developers, planning officers, the network operator and community groups together in one room ahead of the planning process.

With energy high on the government agenda, but power to deliver often held locally, will you help shape a model for replication across the UK?

Join us on 20 October for our Accelerating Solar Developments conference.

Tickets still available, but not for long 👇

www.winacc.org.uk/solar26

06/10/2026

☀️2 weeks to go ☀️Tickets still available ☀️
☀️Accelerating solar developments☀️
☀️www.winacc.org.uk/solar26☀️

With just 2 weeks left to go make sure you get your tickets today!

Are you currently working in
⚡large scale solar development
⚡local authority planning
⚡local authority climate change
⚡clean energy
⚡grid infrastructure

Then this is the conference for you.

A cross sector, listen, learn and solve conference, to make a real world difference to accelerate clean energy independence across Hampshire and the wider uk.

And you'll be able to pick up CPD points.

02/10/2026

Meet the speakers

We have a fantastic line up of speakers for our conference 'Accelerating Solar Developments' on Tuesday 20 October.

Our speakers come with a vast range of experience and knowledge and they're all committed to a fast transition to clean renewable energy generation across Hampshire and the wider UK.

Find out more about them, and book your tickets on our website: www.winacc.org.uk/solar26

Wi******er City Council University of Southampton

01/10/2026

Tickets still available!

Just three weeks to go until Accelerating Solar Developments. We have spent months bringing together the people who can genuinely move the needle on solar development in Hampshire. We cannot wait to share what comes out of it.

We've also secured CPD accreditation for the conference.

Book your tickets today 👇

---
Accelerating Solar Developments in Hampshire
Conference • 20 Oct 2026 • winacc.org.uk/solar26