Archive of: 2013
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The people’s power station
31 July 2013
Local resident, Eco-friendly chef shares and star of Channel 4's 'The People's Supermarket' Arthur Potts Dawson shares his thoughts on Wedmore CPC. -
Public Site Visit Sunday 21 July
17 July 2013
With our membership expanding rapidly, we're arranging another visit to our site just outside Wedmore. It's on Sunday 21 July in the afternoon. If you want to come please let us know. -
National News Coverage
15 July 2013
Wedmore Community Power Co-operative Ltd has been featured in some of the national news this weekend. -
Wedmore CPC reaches quarter of a million
12 July 2013
The board are delighted to announce that we have already sold a quarter of a million pounds worth of shares – but there is still a way to go as our target is £950,000. -
Wedmore CPC at Wedmore Street Fair
07 July 2013
Local MP Tessa Munt visited our stand at Wedmore Street Fair last Saturday and is pictured with Co-operative director Vanessa Becker-Hughes. -
Digging in - Archaeologists on-site
17 June 2013
Our archaeologists spent four days on a trial excavation on the site and are writing a report on their findings. They have confirmed the accuracy of the earlier geophysical survey, concluding that there is nothing that could be damaged by our activities. -
Wedmore CPC Website & Share Offer Now Live
13 June 2013
If you're reading this then welcome to our new website for Wedmore Community Power Co-opertive. We will be keeping this website up-to-date with all the latest information regarding the progress of the project, community involvment and any member news. -
Vince Cable likes Wedmore CPC business model
12 May 2013
Vanessa, one of our Board Members, recently met with Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, in Wedmore to discuss the Solar Paddock plans. Vince liked the model and wished the group well, saying he was especially keen on the community benefit aspect.’ -
Wedmore solar plant plans submitted to local council
19 February 2013
A full planning application to build a £1.1m "community-owned" solar power plant in Somerset has been submitted. Wedmore Community Power Company wants to develop two micro-generation sites on 1.7-hectare and 0.75-hectare of farmland to the north of the village. -
Wedmore solar scheme puts village 'back on electrical map'
11 January 2013
In 1908, the Somerset village of Wedmore was one of the first places in the county to enjoy the benefits of electricity. Local man William Burrough set up the Wedmore Electric Light and Power Company, enabling residents to get access to mains power for the first time.
